Reflecting back on the lives and work of LGBTQIA+ figures and their influence is how many people have spent LGBTQIA+ history month. From activists to musicians, authors and scientists, the LGBTQ+ community has helped to shape not only queer history, but the trajectory of the modern world. However, the relationships...
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Celia Bergin explores the history of LGBTQ+ visibility within mainstream music.
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Celia Bergin explores whether our desire to know everything about our favourite musicians' personal lives is completely understandable or the unnecessary crossing of a boundary.
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Celia Bergin explains why Beyoncé is an iconic figure to end 2020's Vogue cover, reflecting on her cultural influence over the years.
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On 3 November, all eyes were on the US to see the outcome of the Presidential election. Many in America viewed this election as a litmus test as to whether ‘Trumpism’ would be re-endorsed by the American electorate or if the past four years under Donald Trump had proven too...
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Most 20-year-olds wouldn’t describe the past months as being the most successful of their lives. With a national lockdown and universities closed, many young people have seen themselves in slumps in terms of ambition and career trajectories. But Arlo Parks has instead seen herself bouncing from success to success. Anaïs...
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Judicial giant and feminist icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on 18 September, with her death leaving a massive power vacuum in multiple ways. Over seven decades Bader Ginsburg became a trailblazer, breaking her way into institutions desperate to keep her excluded and opening up opportunities for women after her. ...
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After period brand Callaly launched 'The Whole Bloody Truth' campaign to make period discourse more inclusive, Celia Bergin considers why society must change its attitudes towards menstruation when it comes to gender and inclusivity.
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On 8 August, the newest policy on face masks and face coverings came into place signifying another attempt by the UK government to control the Coronavirus pandemic. Despite varying policies across the UK in regard to the Coronavirus pandemic, the wearing of a mask has become one of the more...
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As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many university students have taken to selling clothes and other items to cover expenses and costs related to their studies.
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On the anniversary of her death, Celia Bergin discusses Billie Holiday's remarkable impact on the world of music and celebrity culture.
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June is Pride month, where the LGBTQ+ community comes together to celebrate their identities and community across the world. This is usually done through street parades and other celebrations. But this year has been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic and people kept at home for public safety. However, this...
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In honour of Pride Month, Celia Bergin shares her experience with being black and LGBT+ as well as exploring how identities are shaped within these communities.
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