We must not repeat the mistakes of the Windrush era, say clergyThe Church of England must not repeat its lack of welcome to the Windrush generation when thousands of Hong Kong Chinese people move to the UK in what could be the largest planned migration…
Gemma Cairney: ‘I fight hard for my sunny disposition’
The broadcaster, 36, on suburban struggles in childhood, transformation through Brit School – and being positive as a political actOn holiday in Menorca when I was really young, I was told not to jump into the swimming pool alone. But I was impatient, …
The Gospel of Philip K. Dick & thepostarchive
The Gospel of Phillip K. Dick from thepostarchive, the latter of which is an incredible and ongoing labor of love compiled by a self described ”NB PoC trying archivist collecting between and through institutions.” Wherein you can find for now, among s…
Americans deeply divided over US progress on racial inequality, report finds
Opinions differ widely, by race and party, about the extent of racial progress, need for more action, and whether white privilege actually existsAs racial reckoning and critical race theory continue to dominate headlines across the US, a new report by …
If we really value our freedom, repealing Covid police powers won’t be enough | Owen Jones
From voter ID rules to restrictions on protest, repressive measures are on the UK government’s post-pandemic agendaAs a bewildered country blinks in the tentative daylight of freedom, after nearly a year and a half of unprecedented restrictions, a wide…
Ten years after the English riots, the government is still in denial about racism | Chloe Peacock
As in 2011, anti-racist protests are being criminalised – while nothing is done to address injustices for black communities Last week marked a decade since an undercover Metropolitan police officer, known only by his codename V53, shot and killed Mark …
RIP SENI director: why I made a film about a graffitied artwork, race and mental health
Daisy Ifama discusses her documentary about why graffiti was emblazoned outside the Bethlem royal, a psychiatric hospital in south LondonOur latest release on the Guardian Documentary strand is RIP SENI, a film about an event in June 2020 when graffiti…
‘We’re not just passing through’: how photographer Vanley Burke immortalised black Britain
Raised in Jamaica, Burke has spent half a century documenting the lives of black people in Birmingham, from parties and weddings to funerals and anti-racist marches. And his work is far from overVanley Burke has been sitting in his allotment. The 70-ye…
Apple says it pays everyone fairly—employees want receipts
Workers want more transparency, so they’re taking matters into their own hands.
‘This story isn’t over’: TV drama explores the legacy of Stephen Lawrence’s murder
Steve Coogan, Sharlene Whyte and Frank Cottrell-Boyce on their depiction of how Doreen and Neville Lawrence pursued justice for their son’s racist killing with veteran detective Clive DriscollSharlene Whyte doesn’t just remember the racist murder of St…