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The defiant spirit of the Battle of Lewisham, in photos
Culture

The defiant spirit of the Battle of Lewisham, in photos

Fight against fascism — Photographer Syd Shelton recounts capturing the anti-racist counter-protest in South London which saw the National Front suffer a defeat from which it never recovered.

Written by: Miss Rosen

London artist Nayana IZ is writing her own story
Music

London artist Nayana IZ is writing her own story

Ignite the feeling — The 20-year-old musician and NiNE8 collective affiliate talks history, heritage and how her family have influenced her output.

Written by: Charlotte Rawlings

A photographer’s heartfelt vision of the American West
Culture

A photographer’s heartfelt vision of the American West

On the road — A special memorial exhibition for Ingeborg Gerdes traces the photographer’s fascination with the American West, which started with a road trip to Nevada in 1982 and became a decade-long project.

Written by: Miss Rosen

After this year’s results day, we must reimagine education
Activism

After this year’s results day, we must reimagine education

Justice for students — With marginalised students even less likely to achieve top grades during the pandemic, it’s about time we addressed the systemic inequality which plagues the UK’s education, writes NUS National president, Larissa Kennedy.

Written by: Larissa Kennedy

A photographer’s tender ode to his home of Jamaica
Culture

A photographer’s tender ode to his home of Jamaica

Island life — New York based artist Jeano Edwards discusses his project documenting young Jamaicans and his hopes of showing a softer, more nuanced, perspective of the island.

Written by: Huck

Climate activists on staying hopeful amid the IPCC report
Activism

Climate activists on staying hopeful amid the IPCC report

The fight ahead — Following the release of the UN’s landmark climate report, young activists are determined to keep up the momentum and to emphasise that all is not yet lost.

Written by: Emmanuel Onapa

The grit and glamour of New York in the 1970s and ’80s
Culture

The grit and glamour of New York in the 1970s and ’80s

Street life — Scottish photographer Douglas Corrance recounts capturing joyous street scenes in NYC in an era where almost anyone could afford to live, work and play in the city.

Written by: Miss Rosen

How universities could educate students about safe drug use
Activism

How universities could educate students about safe drug use

Calling for reform — Campaigners are calling on universities to move away from punitive policies and instead turn to harm reduction when it comes to drugs. But what would an alternative approach look like?

Written by: Ella Glover

An evocative portrait of Cuba’s agricultural communities
Culture

An evocative portrait of Cuba’s agricultural communities

Los campesinos — A new photo book from Richard Sharum documents rural Cuba, shedding light on the often overlooked communities which make up the country’s backbone.

Written by: Huck

Isaiah Rashad on coming back from the brink
Culture

Isaiah Rashad on coming back from the brink

‘I’ve found a purpose‘ — After a five-year hiatus, the TDE rapper has returned with an album which subverts all expectations. He talks embracing sobriety, his penchant for comic books and why he no longer wants to sell his story.

Written by: Robert Kazandjian

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