Tag: uk
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Was there really no one else Wireless could have chosen to perform this summer?
Kanye’s reputation precedes him, but for the last couple years it’s been for all the wrong reasons. Our parents, teachers and everyone else in authority told us our whole lives that bad behaviour shouldn’t be rewarded. However, that life lesson doesn’t seem to apply to the celebrity elite – that is unless you’re a…
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What is it about Black pain that people can never seem to understand?
Of all the award shows to bring around this much controversy, I didn’t think it would be the BAFTA’s. Mainly because, I don’t know anyone who even watches the BAFTA’s. They seem to come and go quietly in between the Golden Globes and the Oscars and don’t warrant more attention than acknowledging a round up…
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Everything I *begrudgingly* learnt about Bonnie Blue from her Channel 4 documentary
Why do I say begrudgingly? I know no one held a gun to my head, but whether it’s Bonnie Blue or the latest Marvel disappointment, I like to make up my own mind about whether or not to hate something. Now, it’s no secret that Bonnie Blue’s online persona is extremely unlikeable. From the TikTok’s…
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Trans women are women, f**k what the Supreme Court says
People, people, people: have you not realised that you’re consistently being triggered by the wrong 1%? Because, despite how those in power and certain media outlets portray trans people and their experiences, they make up such a small portion of our society and yet, they are relentlessly attacked, stripped of their rights and framed as…
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The issue I have with Netflix’s Adolescence…
Adolescence, directed by Philip Barantini, has been the talk of the town for the last week or so, and I can see why. Lauded for its flawless acting from nearly every single actor, amazing camera work and subverting the crime-drama genre – which has become increasingly oversaturated – Adolescence brings us the story of Jamie…
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Justice for the Lionesses
Let me preface this by saying this is rant was born out of being forced to care about a sport that is and has been so inherently problematic that I wouldn’t usually give it the time of the day. However, on this occasion, I couldn’t not say something. I understand there are certain events that…
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The very sudden death of the night out
I keep seeing these articles about the death of London’s night life and how all of these nightclubs and bars are either shutting their doors at 10pm or closing down for good. Not sure why the tubes are so packed on any given night if that is the case, but hey, I’m sure London night…
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It’s 2023, don’t “all lives matter” me
There is nothing more annoying than going about your business and having someone pull you into an unsolicited conversation about race. Believe it or not, not every Black person is waiting with bated breath to relish in the collective trauma of our community. White people are always the first to say that minorities make everything…
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Why September is the reset everyone needs
September, to me, has always meant new beginnings. Maybe this comes from being institutionalised during school – which sounds like a bad thing – but it’s the time of year I most look forward to. The change in seasons is so apparent I can’t help but spend the month breathing in air that makes me feel…
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It’s OK to turn down opportunities that don’t serve you
Since co-writing Hairvolution, lots of people have reached out to myself and my co-author, asking us to do talks, go on podcasts and be on panels discussing all things Black hair. It’s the one aspect of publishing the book I’ve enjoyed the most because I get to meet so many amazing Black women, hear their…
Sincerely, Saskia 