Fashion and politics have been intertwined for thousands of years. From the purple stripes that adorned the togas of Roman senators to the ‘BLM’ printed on political T-shirts today, fashion has been a way to express status, political opinions, and views on society. Who could forget Lady Gaga’s famous meat dress that she wore to […]
LONDON, United Kingdom — Racism is a common problem in all cultures. However, The fashion industry makes massive profits from black and brown women’s exploitation. The time to call it out is now. The evidence to support this awakening is rife in the fashion industry. From the experience of black workers in some companies to the absence […]
Get ready for the trendy new trend in the world of fashion. No, it’s not another high street dress that leads directly to pseudo-slave labor. Instead, it is a set that symbolises, sacrifices and leads to a more ethical future and also contains a sharp political message, to the groan of some and the delight […]
Almost every spectator sport this year has seen a spike in the number of political comments made by its competitors, either verbally or via a message on a jersey or some other sort of apparel. With Lewis Hamilton sporting a “ARREST THE COPS WHO KILLED BREONNA TAYLOR” shirt at a race, Formula One is no […]
Black lives matter has seen a new wave of protests and demands for justice with the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. With Black Lives Matter campaigning for justice and the elimination of systematic racism towards the Black community, the campaign has been going strong ever since 2013 when the first instance of […]
Elections now have a code of dress, too. The narrative is that polling places should be free from politicking in order for electors to cast their votes in peace so in order to encourage voters to vote without interruption, most states in the US now prohibit campaigning within a certain distance from a polling place. That could […]
The Black Lives Matter movement may be newer in founding, but it’s name and message has spread far and wide in recent years. The movement sets out to help combat and racism against the Black community of America and the entire world. Their banner of Black Lives Matter can be seen sprawled across the internet […]
Black History Month (UK) 2020 in United Kingdom began on Thursday, 1 October and ends on Saturday, 31 October and is a period of recognition, reconciliation, renewal and a review of the state of Black Britain. From finding out more about influential black men and women, to how the slave trade has shaped cities in […]