LIFE
As a Daughter of Immigrants, I Wish My Parents Had Sat Me Down for a Talk About Racism
With a lot of generational baggage and a complex heritage, I laughed at all the micro-aggressions thrown my way, and I wish I'd understood why earlier.
Jennifer Hakim
Jennifer Hakim is the co-founder and editor in chief of The Spill.
CULTURE
“Young, British and Black”: Celebrating Joy and Showcasing the Diversity of Black British Youth All Through Black History Month
With its new podcast, Naked Politics gives a snapshot of the variety and diversity of young Black people’s experiences in the UK
ENVIRONMENT
Aja Barber on Colonialism, Climate Change and Consumerism - and How We Can Break Away from Fast Fashion
We talked to the author of “Consumed. The Need For Collective Change: On Colonialism, Climate Change & Consumerism”.
ARTS
Battle Scars & Blossoms: A Journey Through the Mind With Micah Dawanyi
Mental health is a universal theme, yet not often incorporated into the stories of characters of colour in fiction - but Micah Dawanyi’s second book may help break the stigma.
ARTS
Heartbeats: Sleep Deez on Blurring the Lines in Music, Finding Success and Inspiration in Lockdown, and Shaking Up the Industry
We’re kicking off Heartbeats, our new music section, with an interview of Sleep Deez, Grammy nominated producer for BTS, Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna and Usher, and many more.
ENVIRONMENT
Plastic in Paradise: How a Trip to South Asia Inspired an Environmentally Conscious Retail Destination to Help Consumers Shop by Ethics
When eTHikel founder Amerjit Briah uncovered the dirty secrets of the UK’s waste management system, she created a solution for concerned shoppers, matching them with ethical brands they can trust
SELF
My Coming Out: A Chat with Eleanor Noyce
“I would like to challenge the assumption that it is necessary to come out. I want to live in a world where heterosexuality isn’t assumed, and where LGBTQ+ people can casually date partners and subtly announce their sexuality or gender identity without a big announcement.”
ARTS
An Interview with Tabara N’Diaye, Founder of La Basketry
Community, craft and traditions are important to the entrepreneur and author of Baskets, who has been celebrating Senegalese craftsmanship with the world for years.
ENVIRONMENT
Our Consumption of Fish Keeps Growing. Where Do We Go From Here?
We chatted with Shameek Upadhya, founder of Omvits, about ocean preservation, Seaspiracy and why the FMCG industry crucially needs to change.
SELF
My Coming Out: A Chat with Emma Flint
A lot of the time, our community, and those outside of it, are trying to catch other people out; it becomes this test of your validity and authenticity.
ARTS
An Interview with Monika Radojevic, Author of Teeth in the Back of My Neck
We caught up with the inaugural winner of the #Merky Books New Writers’ Prize.
ENVIRONMENT
5 Ethical Unisex Clothing Brands We Love
These truly sustainable and gender-free brands make it okay to love fashion again.