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Netflix’s The Dreamlife Of Georgie Stone Tells The Trans Activist’s Story On Her Own Terms

Netflix’s The Dreamlife Of Georgie Stone Tells The Trans Activist’s Story On Her Own Terms

An actor, activist and the first person to play a trans character on Neighbours — Georgie Stone is known as many things today, but a new Netflix documentary showcases the tumultuous journey that’s brought the now-22-year-old to where she is. Assigned male at birth, Stone knew from the age of […]

Meet 3 Women Pushing For Real Change In Sustainable Fashion

Meet 3 Women Pushing For Real Change In Sustainable Fashion

EDITORIAL USE ONLY Presenter Ade Adepitan (left), Actor Naomie Harris (centre) and Activist and Film-maker Jack Harries (right) appear on a panel during the Conference of the People, powered by PUMA in east London. Picture date: Tuesday September 6, 2022. PA Photo. The event is being held to provide a […]

These Nostalgic Photos Celebrate The Girls Of Cornwall

These Nostalgic Photos Celebrate The Girls Of Cornwall

Growing up in rural Cornwall, photographer Francesca Rowse often found herself questioning her place as a young woman. “It’s a very patriarchal county and a lot of importance is put on fishing and farming, which are two very male-dominated industries,” she explains. “I didn’t know any women who fished or […]

The Woman King Severs The Strong Black Woman Trope — For Good

The Woman King Severs The Strong Black Woman Trope — For Good

This is a spoiler-free review of The Woman King featuring interviews with the cast from the film’s world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Strong Black Woman™️. She’s the epitome of resilience and perseverance. She’s an overachiever with an infallible moral compass. Her strength comes from having to overcome […]

Your Horoscope This Week: 28th August to 3rd September, 2022

Your Horoscope This Week: 28th August to 3rd September, 2022

The week ahead brings juxtaposing energies our way. Venus in Leo and Saturn retrograde in Aquarius oppose each other on 28th August. This can lead to us feeling as though we are misunderstood and unseen by others. Many matters will consume our minds as our investments and cash flow will […]

Why Black Women Are Finding Freedom In Being Delusional

“Be delusional,” Kierra Lewis, a TikTok user yells into her phone. “Fuck what everybody else talks about, this whole be realistic thing. My key to life, the reason I be having so much fun is because I’m delusional as fuck.” This vivacious shouty Black girl has me snapping my fingers […]

How ‘Laying Edges’ Became A Barometer Of Black Beauty

How ‘Laying Edges’ Became A Barometer Of Black Beauty

“I love a slicked edge. Slicking my hair back elevates the style, I just feel dressed up,” says Abigail who works in digital marketing. “I feel like my hairstyle isn’t ‘finished’ when my edges aren’t slicked. [Back in the day] when we’d go link mandem after school, we’d be in […]

Is It Ever Okay For Straight Actors To Play Queer Roles?

Is It Ever Okay For Straight Actors To Play Queer Roles?

There is a question that’s been asked to death in recent years, as Hollywood reckons with the representation and diversity problems that have long plagued the industry. Kristen Stewart was asked about it after the debut of the lesbian holiday rom-com Happiest Season. Filmmakers have been asked to weigh in. […]

We Need To Talk About Chicken Shop Date

We Need To Talk About Chicken Shop Date

Over the past few years, I’ve seen criticism of Amelia Dimoldenberg and her hit show Chicken Shop Date fester under the surface like hot bubbling lava in a volcano slowly rising. With the recent appearances of top-billed celebrities on the show like Summer Walker, Burna Boy and Keke Palmer, that […]