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identity
October 6, 2020 By Gaby Conn

Growing up Jewish in a world of internalised antisemitism

Gaby Conn looks back at her youth, her changing beliefs and her hopes for the future; specifically, a society where all faiths are treated with respect.

identity
October 3, 2020 By Nessa Humayun

My forgiveness is a gift that not everyone deserves

Is it always healthy to forgive? Nessa Humayun comes to her own conclusions.

identity
September 28, 2020 By Sawdah Bhaimiya

I was called a ‘red flag’ by a white boy because I’m Asian

Sawdah Bhaimiya writes her essay "for all of the Brown girls who have had the same, or similar, experiences."

feature
September 20, 2020 By Kaya Purchase

I will always speak my mind: Aurelia meets Sarah Mardini

Sarah Mardini is a Syrian refugee who was arrested last year for volunteering to help refugee boats in distress off the coast of Greece. She saved 18 lives and faces up to 25 years in prison. What does our world look like if helping others is criminalised?

identity
September 19, 2020 By Sarah Bones

I had to redefine my identity after mental illness ended my career

Sarah Bones writes about rediscovering who she is and what she loves after a breakdown.

news and culture
September 14, 2020 By Izzie Rodger

I’ll always miss Amy Winehouse, and think about how much more she deserved

Today would have been Amy's 37th birthday. Izzie Rodger spotlights her unforgettable talent, and the unforgivable manner in which she was treated by the press.

love stories
September 13, 2020 By Evie Muir

A rare, beautiful friendship: my life-changing secondary school teacher and me

Evie Muir writes about her high school Sociology teacher: an amazing woman who made Evie feel truly seen, heard and understood.

identity
September 11, 2020 By Halima Jibril

When I grieve for Black lives I haven’t yet lost, prayer is my strength

Halima Jibril writes about the racism that leads to the premature loss of Black lives, and prays for a revolution.

identity
August 25, 2020 By Dani Cole

For transracial adoptees like me, identity is difficult to define

Born in Cambodia and raised in Devon, Dani Cole talks about the beauty and pain of transracial adoption.

family
August 22, 2020 By Asyia Iftikhar

A hopeful letter to the future generations of Pakistani Diaspora

Following the birth of her nephew, Asyia Iftikhar reflects on her experiences navigating extended family as a second generation immigrant.

identity
August 20, 2020 By Amber Sunner

My disability doesn’t define me, but it led me to love who I am

"I like to say that my disability doesn’t define me, and it definitely doesn’t, but it has moulded me into the headstrong woman I am today. I finally love and accept her", writes Amber Sunner.

love stories
August 11, 2020 By Emily Garbutt

Cooking, eating and loving my way through the pandemic

Emily Garbutt explores the power of feeding people she loves.