Inspired by Reni Eddo Lodge and her best selling book Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race, Mariya bint Rehan has decided to channel that same energy for conversations about religion Content Note: discussion of Islamophobia and link to an Islamophobic YouTube video in this article. I’m quite a talkative person, but… Read More
White Christ Must Fall
At the start of Black History Month, Nels Abbey argues that white depictions of Jesus are an import tool for white supremacy. Read More
Parathas and parakeets: remembering grandma’s eternal kitchen
Ciaran Thapar talks about how Indian food has helped him maintain a connection with his heritage after the passing of his grandmother
Satire, stigma, witchcraft and wit; “I Am Not A Witch”
Zambian-Welsh filmmaker Rungano Nyoni’s new film is a poignant and powerful story, exploring what happens when misogyny and belief in the supernatural meet Read More
‘The Whitewashing of Climate Change Solutions’
By Amit Singh Pope Francis has been lauded by climate change campaigners for an announcement last week in which he noted that “We have come to see ourselves as her [the earth’s] lords and masters, entitled to plunder her at will.’’ The Pope went on to say that consumerism and human greed had led to… Read More
The Revolutionary With A Bike
By Huma Munshi This review was first published on The F Word. Wadjda is the first feature film by a female Saudi director, Haifaaa al-Mansour. It is shot with great precision: every veiled glance has significance and every touch is noted. It gives us a unique insight into the experiences and stories of women in Saudi… Read More
11 facts about Ramadan you probably didn’t know
by Yasin Bangee Ramadan begins soon and millions of Muslims in the UK and Worldwide will join together and follow, in essence, the same routine for 29/30 days. The month will begin in the next few days and will culminate with Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. The dates vary with different cultures that follow Islam but in general… Read More
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