This article explores the controversy surrounding Thomas J. Price’s statue of a Black woman in Times Square. While some viewers celebrated the work for its raw and unapologetic representation, others criticised it for depicting a body that did not conform to conventional beauty standards. Through the lens of W.E.B. Du Bois’s concept of double consciousness, the piece examines how marginalised communities often internalise and reproduce the biases of their oppressors, particularly around beauty and value. The article situates this debate within the broader history of how Black bodies have been represented in Western art and argues for the importance of embracing diverse, authentic depictions of Blackness.

AI is becoming part of our daily lives, but can it reflect human bias? Explore where AI prejudice shows up in health, policing, and law and what we can do to build fairer, more inclusive technology.

Discover how scrolling has quietly become a trap. This article unpacks the psychological, political and societal effects of social media, touching on mental health, growing inequality and the fading promise of inclusion in digital spaces.

Amina A.
Amina is a British Muslim writer and cultural commentator passionate about faith, fashion and social justice. She uses her voice to challenge stereotypes and advocate for a more nuanced understanding of Muslim identity in modern Britain.

Sophie L.
Sophie is a trans woman, activist and speaker focused on LGBTQ+ rights and mental health advocacy. Her journey through gender transition has shaped her bold approach to inclusion, education and intersectional allyship.

In “Stop Using My Pain to Justify War,” Kian B. writes powerfully and personally about the weaponisation of queer suffering and how LGBTQ+ identities, especially from places like Iran, are misused to justify political violence and war. This piece challenges lazy generalisations, pink washing and double standards in Western narratives, reminding readers that true care for queer people means caring for them everywhere and not just when it’s politically convenient.

This article challenges the outdated use of gendered titles for women, Miss, Mrs., and Ms., that tie a woman’s identity to her marital status. It explores the sexist history of these titles, contrasts them with the universal “Mr.” for men and connects this seemingly small detail to wider gender inequalities in leadership, pay, reproductive rights and societal expectations. It calls for the end of titles that reduce women to their relationship status, urging readers to recognise how language shapes deeper systemic issues.

This article explores the growing controversy in the UK over transgender people’s access to public toilets, highlighting how political agendas and media narratives have warped a simple issue of dignity and practicality. It contrasts the hostile debate over gendered toilets with the widespread, unquestioned acceptance of gender-neutral disabled toilets and challenges the logic of forcing trans men or women into spaces that don’t align with their identities. The piece calls for compassion, common sense, and a return to humanity in how we approach public life.

This article is a deeply personal reflection from a trans woman grappling with the emotional impact of a recent UK Supreme Court ruling that defines “woman” in the Equality Act as referring only to biological sex. She shares the pain and exhaustion of feeling legally sidelined after years of building a life as her authentic self. Despite the hurt, she affirms her identity and resilience, reminding readers that trans people are human, valid, and still here - deserving of dignity, understanding, and respect.

This article explores the complex and often polarising debate around whether Trans women are legally considered women under the UK Equality Act 2010. Written in the first person, it avoids taking sides and instead lays out the competing arguments — from those who believe gender identity should be legally recognised, to those who argue for the importance of sex-based protections. It looks at the potential consequences of both inclusion and exclusion, encouraging respectful discussion and thoughtful policy.

This first-person account tells the story of a young woman from Manchester who, despite working hard and building a professional career, finds herself stuck in a cycle of redundancy, low pay and debt. She reflects on how class background, gender, race and lack of structural support have shaped her journey, raising important questions about whether true social mobility in the UK is really possible. Her story offers insight into the reality of the benefits system and what real support for working-class people should look like.

I was gutted when man like Melvin (Odoom) was voted out of the jungle on “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” on ITV earlier this week. Watching TV presenter and radio DJ Melvin in the jungle reminded me how important it is to see people like us on TV, doing their thing and being real with it. Melvin was great TV but more importantly was his representation as a great role model and vulnerability.

For young Black women like me, the path to success is filled with so many barriers that sometimes, it feels like the world is working against us.

As I sit here, reflecting on my journey, I can’t help but think about the sting of rejection and the harsh reality of dealing with racism at work.

The word "diva" has a rich history, originating from the Latin word "divas," meaning divine or goddess.

Let’s have a conversation about something incredibly important: trans rights in the UK.