The art of communication

Communication; something that simultaneously seems incredibly basic to us yet we all struggle with during certain times. So why, when we need to the most, do our brains sometimes fail to communicate our feelings as words or actions thus allowing ourselves to be understood by others? Feeling misunderstood is undoubtedly a terrible feeling. A feeling…

Discovering the Dark Web

Features for change TV documentary, exploring what the dark web actually is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT5LdMFF41g&feature=share

Why Amber Rose serves as a paradox for the standards of women’s sexuality

Social media is a powerful device, so it’s really no wonder so many people assume Amber Rose and the concept of the word ‘slut’ are inextricably linked seeing as this is how she is typically represented on sites such as Twitter and Instagram. Yet as a women’s rights activist, Amber is more than that. To…

What is honourable about murder?

In 2010, the UK police reported that around 2800 honour based crimes occurred. Of that, 11 were attempted and 18 were actual murders. Honour based violence or killings are defined simply as crimes committed in order to protect or defend the honour of a family or community. Over the last 5 years, various charities have…

ANTI- A Review

Rihanna’s warm and authoritative tone guides us through her 8th studio album; ANTI, something that she’s been working on since leaving Def Jam in 2014. She leaves behind her old club and dance genre, progressing into something a little slower, more dark and expressive, but by no means any less memorable. In her distinctive Barbadian accent…