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The everyday slights, indignities, put downs and insults that people of colour, women, LGBT populations or those who are marginalized experiences in their day-to-day interactions with people.

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Three brand new episodes of the cosy show about tricky conversations.

🤬 online hate & radicalisation | dan

Dan is an online hate researcher and independent journalist studying radicalisation and creating online resources for schools on how to prevent extremism. He has previously written for Vice Canada, Anti-Hate Canada, and COSY!

🇭🇰 leaving hong kong & anti-asian racism | evianne

Evianne is an independent journalist and producer talking about the protests in Hong Kong, the xenophobia following COVID-19, the fetishisation of Asian women ('yellow fever'), and how new forms of journalism are prevailing through TikTok!

🌍 brownness, diaspora, and zindabad zine | cia

Cia started Zindabad Magazine in the midst of the winter lockdown, creating a community celebrating poetry and art around diaspora, and third culture. We spoke about Brownness, racism in the UK, representation, beauty standards, and auntie issues!

The storytelling abilities of vintage clothing by TikTok's Gabrielle Jones

An interview with TikTok's Gabrielle Jones about the rich history that vintage clothing can tell us.

Gitanjali Samayamantula

Megan Clark on her love affair with concert photography and TikTok

An interview with Megan Clark (@digitalsmeg) about the ins and outs of concert photography and social media.

Gitanjali Samayamantula

'WOC-Owned art made with a full heart': Inside Melissa Aydi’s Whimsical and Angel-Inspired Jewellery shop

From pastel Sanrio-core to fairy grunge, owner of Sweet Forest Angel jewelry shop Melissa Aydi shares her inspiration for her works and the importance of supporting small businesses.

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How Reparations Would Help to Heal A Racially Divided Nation

CA’s Reparations Taskforce report and H.R.40 provide a path forward.

Chicago's Blue Cove Blends Shoegaze and Vibrant Pop-Punk in Debut Singles “Thrive,” “Soothe” and “Here You Come”

Blue Cove is a rising Chicago indie-rock and shoe gaze band that touches on themes of mental health struggles and overcoming relationship abuse.

A Conversation with Dakota Warren on All Things BookTube

An interview with Dakota Warren, discussing her blossoming YouTube career and balancing it with being a published writer.

Gitanjali Samayamantula

Confessions of a Serial Ghoster: Why I'm Leaving My Closest Friends On Read

Is ghosting merely reflective of a selfish individual or is it actually symptomatic of our contemporary society?

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Hopelessness & Helplessness

My therapist told me that the majority of the mental health problems her clients suffer derive from hopelessness and helplessness.

The True Mystery of The Rise of True Crime

This article is a deep dive into the intricacies of the true-crime genre from why women make up most of the audiences to whether the industry is exploitative in nature.

Gitanjali Samayamantula

Mind Over Matter: Chicago’s Newest Rock Band MIND is “Dirty, Youthful and Free”

MIND is on the verge of releasing their debut EP that’s inspired by their artistic influences growing up. We had the chance to sit down with the band to talk about the band’s origins, influences behind their debut self-titled EP and the fun-filled introspective of their songwriting processes.

Your Accessory Rack Just Got Bigger: Why Balaclavas are Fashion’s Latest Phenomenon

As polarizing the knitwear trend has been, balaclavas have been the latest staple accessory in major runways and are dominating social media feeds.

The Mistranslation of 'Homosexuality'

The Vatican's March 15th decision not to bless same-sex marriage in and its origins in the mistranslation of homosexuality throughout biblical history.

The Pandemic and The Myth of Independence

Independence is a myth. Interdependence is what defines us. Taking care of others is taking care of ourselves. Mask up. Get vaccinated.

Jennifer Sarrett

What It Was Like Living “All In” 2021

I began to re-explore the world I forgot was out there and allowed myself to be open to whatever life brought.

We Need To Talk About Originality in Fashion

The art of fashion is changing, but it shouldn't hinder opportunities for emerging designers trying their best to get their feet off the competitive ground that has been made by un-original and stealing brands.

A Simple Guide To Managing Intrusive Thoughts

Thinking a lot can be exhausting, especially when the thoughts are unexpected and frightening. Here's how I learned to manage intrusive thoughts and accept them for what they are.

How Yoga Supported Me Through Grief

I would create my flows, searching for areas of tension in my body that needed releasing. I felt like it was a privilege to be able to take an hour to just be by myself.

Pop Culture is For All

Live-action remakes are changing the way we see pop culture, by creating change and inclusiveness in the entertainment industry.

Gitanjali Samayamantula

The Irony of Self-Help Not Helping

Exploring the modern phenomenon of self-help, and how it may not be having the positive impact we so desperately wanted it to.