October marks the annual commemoration of Black History Month. It is often argued that people from African and Caribbean backgrounds have been overlooked and stereotyped. However, Black History Month enables recognition and the celebration of Black heritage and culture. In particular, Black representation in sports has come a long way...
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When I hear about men in my life struggling with their mental health, I always ask myself the same kind of questions. How could I not have known? How could I have missed the signs? And when I hear of the men in my life taking their own life, the...
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Diversity in English women’s football has been brought to the forefront of conversation many times since the game has grown, especially after the Lionesses’ European Championship win at home in 2022. In this 2022 squad, Sarina Wiegman’s had just 3 players who were not white. After the tournament, the question...
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The autumn season has rolled upon us quickly, and that means cosy nights in, falling leaves, and of course, Halloween! Many of us, when we were younger, would have enjoyed trick or treating around our neighbourhood. Now, as university students, I think it’s safe to say we have outgrown that...
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The first race of F1’s American triple header saw Charles Leclerc and Ferrari victorious, however, headlines are not focused on Ferrari’s success. Instead, media attention has turned towards the ongoing conflict between title contenders Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, and the controversial time penalty awarded to the British driver in...
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In an age where social media is so ever-present in our lives, its influence seeps into every aspect of our collective society, activism is no exception. From the Arab Spring to the #MeToo movement, social media has transformed how our voices are heard, enabling individuals to exert influence on a...
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Over 400 years ago, on November 5 1605, 36 barrels of gunpowder were discovered in a storeroom beneath the Palace of Westminster. Protecting these barrels was a man named John Johnson. Upon the guards’ inspection of the man, they found fuses in his pockets, and John was promptly arrested. It...
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