Will You Acknowledge The Poor Now?
Once again the white working class have in searching for change politically, failed to acknowledge the suffering of others. Continue reading Will You Acknowledge The Poor Now?
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Why Poor People Of Colour Are Absent From The Political Agenda
In the UK, ethnic minorities are disadvantaged in comparison to their white English or British counterparts. Despite this fact, ethnic minorities, especially people of colour are often invisible in conversations about social class. Some attribute this to the non-inclusive ways of the British left, however it is much deeper in terms of political gain, colonialism and national identity. Englishness and Britishness act as exclusive clubs … Continue reading Why Poor People Of Colour Are Absent From The Political Agenda
Everything Wrong with Hairspray The Musical (2007)
(Source of photo – justwatch.com/uk/movie/hairspray-2007 ) Hairspray the Musical (2007) is a film loved by many. It explores themes of acceptance, triumph and dreams which are relatable subjects used in film, theatre and storytelling all over the world. Rewatching this childhood classic thirteen years later, it was shocking to see how many issues are embedded within Hairspray’s portrayal of 1960s Baltimore, its understanding of race … Continue reading Everything Wrong with Hairspray The Musical (2007)
Amazon Prime’s Tokyo Girl: Thought-Provoking and Raw Social Commentary
(Source – Amazon Prime) Tokyo Girl is one of Amazon Prime’s hidden gems of 2018. The story follows Aya Saito (played by Asami Mizukawa), a young girl living in a small country town known as Akita. At the age of 23, Aya moves to Tokyo city. Fascinated by the wealth, romance and lifestyle of rich Tokyo women, it is her dream to live a life that … Continue reading Amazon Prime’s Tokyo Girl: Thought-Provoking and Raw Social Commentary
The BlacKkKlansman Fails Its Black Audience
(Left: Ron Stallworth/John David Washington Right: Ron Stallworth) Source – http://www.vanityfair.com Spike Lee’s The BlacKkKlansman is an interesting “documentary like” film. It reveals the historical and present day realities of being black in America, whilst forcing its audience to acknowledge that white supremacy is alive and well. My issue is whether or not Spike Lee’s approach to talking about race is truly confrontational. The majority … Continue reading The BlacKkKlansman Fails Its Black Audience
Protest, Black Power and Free speech in the Age of Colin Kapernick
Colin Kapernick is an American Quarterback for the NFL who is known for knelling during the national anthem. In order to draw attention to police brutality against the black community and stand alongside the black lives matter movement, Kapernick exercised his right to protest. This month, Kapernick was crowned one of GQ magazine’s men of the year. Kaepernick’s public image is divided causing widespread debate, … Continue reading Protest, Black Power and Free speech in the Age of Colin Kapernick
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