an introduction from Sudeeksha, BODY TALK zine’s founder
how a young graduate launched a platform in the midst of a global pandemic that brought creatives around the world together to destigmatize mental health and redefine body image.
creating a community space of solidarity and empowerment for East and Southeast Asians: an interview with racismunmasked
RacismUnmasked is a platform for raising awareness about racism against East And Southeast Asians (ESEA) in Edinburgh, offering a valuable space for the community to share their experiences, and find comfort, solidarity and empowerment in doing so. deputy editor-in-chief Michelle Moira Mei Ling Firth talks to members Feiya and Can about their work in the movement - about the importance of creating a community space for ESEA people in the UK; finding catharsis in shared experience and solidarity; as well as the challenges associated with activism.
naked attraction: can a show centred on objectification be empowering?
Juliette Grossman explores the portrayal of nudity on Channel 4’s controversial, yet oddly mesmerizing, Naked Attraction which claims to "start where a good date often ends - naked.”