Juneteenth, a combination of “June” and “nineteenth,” is the oldest national celebration of the end of slavery in the United States
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5 Black Social Activists to Celebrate on Juneteenth
Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela, and Marsha P. Johnson. What do these names all have in common? They were the Black social activists responsible for promoting equality for African-Americans, Black South Africans, and the LGBTQIA+ community respectively. But do you know names like Cece McDonald, Nupol Kiazolu, or Janaya Khan? They are just a few of […]
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How the Global Pandemic has Revealed Institutional Ableism on a Grand Scale
For nearly a year now, reports covering the COVID-19 pandemic have focused on the potential risks to those classed as ‘vulnerable’. While the public was reassured that ‘only’ those with underlying conditions were at risk, this ableist approach left many concerned that the government’s framework for tackling the coronavirus was inadequate and subjected those who […]
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How to Honor Native American Communities at Thanksgiving
Growing up in the United States you were probably taught about the beautiful first harvest in Plymouth, Massachusetts that we now call Thanksgiving. You may have learned in school that Squanto, a rare Native American who spoke English taught settlers to hunt and grow crops such as corn and squash. And, as a result, the […]
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Nolan Gould Shares Six Tips for Being a White Ally
Actor Nolan Gould wanted to be an ally, but he didn’t know where to start. With some self-education, he formulated some tips on how to support the Black community. This is Nolan’s story: I have a confession to make: I’m not an ally. I haven’t earned that title. For years, the police systematically murdered unarmed […]
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Black Lives Matter is Not a Trend: How Performative Activism Does More Harm Than Good
Over the past few weeks we have seen an uproar amongst many people in the world as it pertains to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. Floyd, 46, was killed by four police officers over an accusation of a counterfeit bill. Taylor, 26, was killed when police officers wrongfully knocked down […]
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Australia Bushfires Fundraiser 2020
The Australia bushfires have been raging for the past 5 months, burning over 18 million hectares of land, killing 1 billion animals, over 30 people and destroying over 3000 homes. As an Australian founded media source it is with heavy hearts that we have been witnessing the devastating fire wreaking havoc to our homes. As […]
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This Is Home: Dallas Woods Reconnects with His Roots
Red Bull yesterday revealed the first episode of three-part documentary series This Is Home, featuring Wyndham-raised rapper and mentor, Dallas Woods. An up-close look at the meaning of home for Australian artists, This Is Home journeys with musicians as they revisit the integral people and places that have shaped their lives and careers to date. Late last year […]
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Annie Lennox, The Circle & Apple Music: Global International Women’s Day Initiative
LONDON, UK (March 7th, 2019): As the women’s rights movement pushes forward, internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, performer and Human Rights activist Annie Lennox and the NGO she founded, The Circle, have partnered with Apple Music for a Global International Women’s Day initiative launched today. Together with Sammy Andrews and her team at Deviate Digital, they have created a […]
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Invasion Day March Highlights a History of Inherent Racism
As someone who was born in Australia, I am fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to live on the land of the world’s oldest surviving culture, Indigenous Australians. Growing up I recall learning about the Dreamtime in school, and was fascinated by the beauty of all the mysticism and inherent spirituality. When I got […]
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