Why afro hair discrimination is still a problem in the UK
Jamelia S Brown
Hair is arguably one of the most important parts of Black culture with its rich history, the significant feeling of identity it brings and the way it can unite groups…
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Toni Tone is right, Black voices need to be heard on more topics than just racism
Will Arnot
In the midst of the celebration of culture that is Black History Month, it is important not to forget that there is still a long road ahead for true equality…
Police surround protestors at Kill the Bill demonstration and vigil for Sarah Everard
Tyla Connor
Protesters marched peacefully from Barclays Bank in Kingston town centre to Fairfield Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, followed closely by local police and eventually surrounded by them. Activist group BLMKinsgton…
I’m done: Thoughts from an angry Southeast-Asian female
Ashley Bautista Domingo
As a Filipino female in her early twenties with a prosperous future ahead and living in a democratic country, it’s disheartening to constantly see people from my community become a…
Violence against the Asian community is unacceptable
Racism against the Asian-American community made headlines last week and social media has seen #StopAsianHate go viral after a white man shot and killed eight people, including six Asian women…
How racism and misogyny derailed Janet Jackson’s career
Niall Smith
Here is a look at how Janet’s career was sabotaged.
No graduation ceremony for KU class of 2021: The River reacts
Kingston University has added itself to the list of UK universities postponing their student's graduation ceremonies with an email sent to all KU students delivering the news. "It would be…
The pressure of being a first-generation university student
As good as being the first one in your family to achieve something sounds, there's a lot of pressure behind that comes with it. Neither of my parents had the…
Why individuals committing acts of terrorism should have their citizenship revoked
Alex Pivin
Would you feel safe after finding out that your government allowed a terrorist to come back home and walk the same streets you walk? I am certain the answer is…
Do women really need to become more streetwise?
Serving police officer Wayne Couzens used COVID-19 legislation to falsely arrest Sarah Everard. Since this information became public knowledge, it has sparked a lot of questions on how something like…