Boots – The Dynamic Female-Led Play Coming to London’s Bunker Theatre
Boots is a play written by Sacha Voit and Jessica Butcher, making its return to the West End at The Bunker, alongside a dynamic female-led team. The play was first put on
Meet Abdi Ibrahim [@Abshoots] – The 22 Year Old Photographer You Need To Know
This week I spoke to Abdi Ibrahim AKA AbShoots; an extremely talented photographer and visual artist based in Seattle. I came across his Instagram a few years ago and have been captivated
Introducing Glenda Gaspard, Curator of The Black Experience: the exhibition showcasing and celebrating Black art
Please introduce yourself and what you do outside of the project in focus? “My name is Glenda Gaspard, I’m a 19-year-old east Londoner and aside from curating the Black Experience exhibition, I
Between Borders: the magazine redefining Britishness through art, conversation and lived experience.
Could you please introduce yourselves? “I’m Luc, I’m the Editor of Between Borders and one of the original founding team. Away from the mag I’m an intern at a MusicPR company but
AMANI – The Short Film and Movement Tackling The Knife Crime Epidemic In The UK [@marns_inspires]
The powerful short film AMANI, is based on true events. In July 2011, Amani Simpson was stabbed seven times whilst attempting to intervene in a dispute. Amani Simpson has chosen to not only
The Story of a Queer Pakistani Muslim Activist, Psychologist and Poet. Meet Sanah Ahsan [@psychology_and_poetry]
In the last week I had the opportunity to speak to Sanah Ahsan, a psychologist, poet and activist, as well as a queer Pakistani Muslim womxn. Sanah’s work is truly inspiring. From
Introducing Shane Duncan [@shaneduncan_] Creator of ‘This is…’ The Documentary Series Exploring Gentrification
Shane Duncan, filmmaker from South London, who has directed and produced a documentary series exploring the real effects of gentrification on community, culture and socioeconomic conditions. The series focuses on three areas
Degree [@degreeofficial_] The British Sitcom Challenging Representation Through Animation
On the 27th of November, British sitcom Degree exclusively screened their second series at Genesis cinema. The comedic cartoon explores the story of four male students; Samuel, Aleem, Scott and Gary, as they navigate
Peckham Palms [@peckhampalms] – The Afrocentric retail space counteracting gentrification
“It’s not just the business, it’s the sense of belonging” Peckham Palms is a brand new Afrocentric retail space opening in the heart of Peckham, providing professional beauty services and hairstyling. The
Introducing Neelam Keshwala [@theneelamshow] – Founder of DON’T SLEEP ON US
London is bursting with creatives from BAME backgrounds; yet only 13% of those working in the creative industries in the UK, are from a BAME background. Neelam Keshwala created the space for BAME creatives through