Imposter Syndrome and other becoming of age concerns

I think having a birthday twin is one of the best things that could happen to you. . Especially if you're the older one in the situation because then you hold it over their head for the next ten years. First of all, you're friends for life, even if your communication revolves around wishing each...

One year later…

One year later, what are our thoughts on this milestone?

Portfolio of Work

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2020 in Review: What did we Learn?

This year has just been me and my overheating laptop that sounds like a jet engine about to catch fire and my anxiety-induced on and off relationship with coffee. Is it fair to say, most of us started the year not knowing the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic. Although some of us still...

Indian Farmers and the Largest Peaceful Protest on earth

Indian farmers have been protesting against the Indian governments decision to introduce three new legislations under the Indian Farm Reforms on the 27 September.  By December, the movement gained international support and over 250 million people have taken part in this demonstration which has made it the largest peaceful protest on earth according to reports. ...

Did you want Performative Activism with your Latte?

This year the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement became a key focus on social media after the murder of George Floyd on the 25th May, by police officer, Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, America.   In solidarity of the BLM movement, millions of Instagram users posted a black square on their feed to symbolise a virtual moment...

That’s a Spotify Wrap

Here’s a six-word punch for you: ‘Spotify Wrap in a global pandemic.’ Every year the app encourages subscribers to share their yearly streaming habits on social media. Although this year has been no different, there has been a noticeable shift in the number of people willing to share their top five ‘like a badge of...

How do Brown Kids feel about their Mental Health?

The immigrant mentality is heavily rooted in survival and self-preservation. It’s a word that has endured decades of stigma and earned its stripes.  When it comes to South Asian people, that noun refers to a generation of parents who have built an army of doctors, engineers, lawyers and accountants, on the simple premise that my...

Rape: are we all scared of the dark?

When did you learn that love, Santa clause, occasional quiet reflection and prayer can’t make the world go around? Was it prior or peak the global pandemic? Regardless of the timescale greed, power, money and the patriarchy have always been prominent features of our society. But is it bleak to believe that these four things...

“WAP” by Cardi B Ft. Megan Thee Stallion Review

‘WAP” by Cardi B Ft. Megan Thee Stallion has broken the internet after its release last week. The song is a female-orientated ratchet rap song that seems to be reclaiming the word ‘whore.’ However, the music video and lyrics seem to have created an angry mob of leeches; who are willing to brush over the...