Swept Up — Part Three: Winter
You watch the tank-and-tracksuit ladies scurry home before their usual six rounds, thinking absently about the mosaic of cultures and communities woven into the seven islands that make a city.
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Swept Up — Part Two: Monsoon
"Wet earth masks the smell of trouble brewing outside, and you ignore the slight whiff of tension in the air, breathe in the familiar memory of white desi corn, sprinkled with chilli and lime."
Swept Up — Part One: Summer
"Trees are felled and walls crumble, but you swing back on your rocker, convinced it’s just a phase."
Breaking the Cycle: Confronting the Surge of Racism and Hate in Britain
Racism and Islamophobia surge in Britain as far-right mobs spread violence. It's time for decisive action against this hatred, not just condemnation.
5 Essential Shows and Podcasts Sharing Authentic Palestinian Perspectives
We’ve been educating ourselves, reading, listening, watching and paying close attention to the stories shared by Palestinians.
5 Newsletters to Indulge In Instead of Doom Scrolling
Newsletter heaven is where I now reside, and I find myself smiling at my phone a lot more than I used to.
Multiple Casualty Incident: An Interview with Playwright Sami Ibrahim
“It’s become a play about why we decide to help people in a country thousands of miles away but also why we help the people right in front of us - how that incredibly human instinct can slowly get distorted and turn into something, perhaps, less than helpful.”
‘I am not a typo’ Campaign Challenges Tech Giants to Update Harmful Systems to Reflect our Multicultural Society
Names deemed ‘typos’ include ones of African, Asian and Eastern European origin
Over 30,000 Palestinian People Were Killed by Israeli Forces Since Last October, and We Can’t Overlook the UK’s Complicity
Every child in Gaza is forced to starve by the Israeli regime, and the UK should be ashamed of itself for looking the other way
The Editorial Team's Reading List for 2024
Here are 6 books we're particularly excited to read this year
How to Maintain Mental Health in Times of Crisis - and in the Era of Information Overload
Being hyper aware of everything happening everywhere all at once thanks to social media, is both a blessing and a curse.
Diverse Professionals in the UK Navigate Dual Challenges: Unequal Pay and Soaring Living Costs
A recent study by People Like Us and Censuswide has revealed that ethnically diverse professionals in the UK are grappling with a dual crisis - the burden of unequal pay and the escalating cost of living.
POLITICS
Stop Disinformation: Accounts to Follow to Stay Up to Date on Palestine
Staying Up to Date on the situation in Palestine/Gaza doesn't have to be complicated. We selected some trusted organisations and individuals to follow.
CULTURE
Audio Stories by The Spill: A Roundup
It's never been easier to bring our content to life. Our audio stories are primarily catered for our audience with visual impairments, blindness, and reading disabilities.
LIFE
While World Leaders and Influencers Continuously Fail Palestinians, We the People Should Still Speak Up
World leaders have continuously failed Palestinians, but the people should continue to raise their voices.
CULTURE
Free Palestine: 12 Great Reads by Palestinian and Palestinian Diaspora Authors
A selection from Publishers for Palestine’s Free Palestine Reading List.
ENVIRONMENT
Sex, Self-Love, the Environment. Are They All Connected?
With a global market value expected to reach over £25.6 billion by the end of 2023, the sex toy market must embrace sustainable practices fast.
ARTS
‘untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play’: An Interview with Playwright Kimber Lee
“untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play” is at the Young Vic Theatre, London from 18th September to 4th November 2023.
LIFE
Pakistani Migrants Always Live on the Lower Deck - Not Just on the Boat
The last few months have been hard on Pakistanis, and the media bias is real.
SELF
As a Brown Woman in the UK, I Have Felt Othered Throughout My Whole Dating Life
Between fetishisation and microaggressions, the dating game is even harder for women of colour.
LIFE
Inaccessibility Crushes Community Pride For Disabled People
We are here, we are queer and we are proud. And we deserve accessibility.
ARTS
Heartbeats: 5 Minutes with The National Theatre’s River Stage 2023, Hackney Empire’s Young Producers Headliner Kali Claire
The free outdoor festival River Stage has returned to the National Theatre for summer 2023, with the upcoming performance of East London all-round artist Kali Claire.
ENVIRONMENT
Report: Are Clothing Rentals Good News for a Warming Planet?
A closer look at the thriving fashion rental market.
ARTS
6 Fresh Events to Check Out in England this Spring - Summer
Some of the best events happening in England this season.