Real Reads
Mar 2020
These West African artifacts tell stories of great forgotten empires but also the battle to own Africa’s art
The fight for control of Africa’s art objects is one of the most hotly debated topics in today’s art world, with calls to return the objects stolen during the slave trade and colonial period
Mar 2020
‘All we can offer is the chain’: The scandal of Ghana’s shackled sick
For the families of Ghanaians with mental health or substance abuse issues, shackling their loved ones can seem the only option, as faith healers compete to fill the mental health void
Mar 2020
Met removes hundreds from gangs matrix after breaking data laws
Hundreds of young people have been removed from a controversial police list of alleged gang members after claims that it is discriminatory and blighted their life chances
Mar 2020
Black America (Still) Has a Problem With Dark Skinned Women
A Black person can feel the sting of racism and also be a purveyor of bias and harm towards other Black people
Mar 2020
Hannah: The Body Positive Quadruple Amputee
A woman who lost her limbs to meningitis as a toddler has revealed how she’s carved out a lucrative career as a differently abled influencer
Mar 2020
‘I’m used to being the only brown person in the room’: Why the Humanities have a Diversity Problem
Cultural bias and a lack of plurality of voices may account for low numbers of BAME postgraduates in subjects such as history and philosophy
Mar 2020
Minister Criticises Lack of Senior Black UK Academics
“It is unacceptable that the number of black academic staff in senior positions has fallen, as this does not represent our British society.”
Mar 2020
Neneh Cherry revisits Raw Like Sushi: ‘I sound like a little kid!
Raw Like Sushi sold more than 100,000 copies in its first week, went platinum four months later, and Cherry was nominated for best new artist at both the Brits and the Grammy Award
Mar 2020
Four Black British Sports Stars to Watch in 2020
Many of the biggest sporting names in the world belong to Afro-Caribbean Brits, who have proven themselves to be the best in the game
Feb 2020
As A Black Woman, I’m Tired of Having To Talk About My Hair At Work
Like Gabrielle Union, I change my hair often, and I don’t owe anyone an explanation
Feb 2020
How Black Culture Went Mainstream
In a global marketplace, Britain’s multiracial culture is arguably its biggest selling point – but its history of racism still casts a long shadow
Feb 2020
Preacher’s Comments About Meghan Markle Reinforce Link Between Racism and Christianity
“One of the many issues I have with Western Christianity is that it has white supremacy baked into it. Jesus Christ wasn’t white. He was a Jew who lived in the Middle East and hid in North Africa”