Black Culture

Self care as warfare: Portraits of Black American womanhood
Photography

Self care as warfare: Portraits of Black American womanhood

21st century girls — Artist Katherine Simóne Reynolds uses photography to dismantle the myths and stereotypes that surround black women today.

Written by: Miss Rosen

‘Momentum is starting to wane’
Activism

‘Momentum is starting to wane’

The future of Black Lives Matter — We speak to a member of the youth-led Tribe Named Athari – formerly known as LDN BLM – about the recent protests, and how they plan to keep the fight going.

Written by: Ben Smoke

A powerful portrait of Black American life in the South
Photography

A powerful portrait of Black American life in the South

Louisiana, Florida and Georgia — In 1982, photographer Baldwin Lee set off on a 2,000-mile road trip around the Deep South, documenting life in Louisiana, Florida and Georgia.

Written by: Miss Rosen

‘Our generation will end racism’
Activism

‘Our generation will end racism’

Lessons from the Bikelife scene — What does the Black Lives Matter movement look like at street level? Photographer, filmmaker and Bikelife rider Nonso Onwuta shares a personal perspective on the London protests.

Written by: Nonso Onwuta

The 24-hour online channel dedicated to POC artists
Activism

The 24-hour online channel dedicated to POC artists

Form No Form — With physical spaces closed for business, Form No Form takes things online – broadcasting a rotating schedule of films created by artists of colour.

Written by: Jaelani Turner-Williams

Londoners unite to protest the killing of George Floyd
Activism

Londoners unite to protest the killing of George Floyd

‘The UK is not innocent’ — This week, thousands took to the city’s streets to march against racism and police brutality. Photographer Theo McInnes joined them.

Written by: Huck

It’s time to confront the ‘Karen’ in all of us
Opinion

It’s time to confront the ‘Karen’ in all of us

Unpacking White Privilege — You may be identifying and calling out racism on social media, but that doesn’t make you absolved from its evils. There is still so much more work to do, writes Nathalie Olah.

Written by: Nathalie Olah

Portraits that capture three decades of black culture
Art

Portraits that capture three decades of black culture

From the ’80s on — Photographer Liz Johnson Artur – a self-described ‘product of migration’ – has been capturing the African diaspora since 1986.

Written by: Miss Rosen

The strength and struggle of black artists in America
Art

The strength and struggle of black artists in America

Soul of a nation — Gallerist Linda Goode Bryant broke convention by injecting race, politics and identity into the New York art scene, pushing the boundaries of creative expression into new and uncharted waters.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Angela Davis
Activism

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Angela Davis

Freed by the people — A new exhibition uncovers the political activist’s photographs, speeches and letters, tracking the experiences that helped make her the woman she is today.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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