Here are the books I read in 2021 in neither an order of favourites or chronology. ‘Sensuous Knowledge’ by Minna Salami👻Salami examines various cultural issues outside of what she describes as ‘Europatriarchal knowledge’ and approaches these issues from an Africa-centric feminist perspective. These essays are simultaneously challenging and engaging. What I enjoyed most about this …
The Radicalised and Racist White: What are They Fighting?
On Saturday 13th June white nationalists descended in a swarm of old spice and Stella onto central London. They were there, supposedly, to "protect" the statue of Winston Churchill from "violent attack". I'm not sure if they're aware that stone can't bleed but we'll let that one slide. This group has many names by many …
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What Instagram Has Taught Me About Female Solidarity
Okay, so I've been on Instagram for nearly 7 years - 2013!! (God I can't believe it, I'm getting old). For most of that time I posted what I wanted, curated my feed and occasionally interacted with the people I followed and who followed me. Mostly this was in the comments sections of posts, and …
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Why the media’s treatment of Grace Millane continues to perpertuate a rape culture
If anyone is unaware of Grace Millane, she was a 22 year old English backpacker who was murdered in New Zealand and whose body was found in a suitcase. Scarily enough, she was only one year older than me now. It was a tragedy for such a young woman to die so horrifically. However, instead …
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How to make small changes to help the environment
Hey there! So at the moment people seem to be finally waking up to the environmental problems our planet is facing. While a lot of people are wanting to do things to make a difference, there is also now an onslaught of brands "greenwashing" their costumers, and using our crisis as an opportunity for financial …
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Why We Need Independent Bookshops (and why we don’t need Amazon)
View this post on Instagram Happy Independent Bookshop Week, friends! 📚 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Visit your local indie bookshop this week for bookshop parties, excellent author events, indies exclusives, perfectly curated shelves, the best recommendations, cake (!), warmth, free @book_tokens, beach reads, tote bags, helpful advice and the most wonderful people! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ …
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Self-care, Skincare and me
So up until a few months ago, I wasn't really someone massively into skin care. To me, all I needed was my micellar cleansing water, Nivea moisturiser and occasionally a face mask from lush. However, especially these last couple of months, I have really come to appreciate 'self care'. I think it's so important to …
Stop Skinny Shaming
Let me ask you 2 questions: 1) Is it offensive to call someone 'fat'? Yes/No 2) Is it offensive to call someone 'skinny'? Yes/No If your answer isn't 'yes' for both questions, I urge you to think about it and answer again. If you still don't come out with 2 'yes' results, I would like …
Rework and Relove Your Wardrobe
Everyone gets the dilemma when they receive a party invite: what the hell am I going to wear? First, you think: well do I go casual or fancy? Second: guess I better go shopping then? And we have all done it, going round the local shopping centre trying things on and rejecting them, and then …
What Love Island Has Revealed About Modern Dating
The popular ITV show is now on its fourth season, and it doesn't seem like this will be the last. Nearly 3 million people watched the launch episode of the new series, with many young people tuning in to see the antics of these 20/30 year olds. But what does Love Island reveal about the …
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