An interview with the founders, Andrea De Jong and Hanife Hursit, of The Creative Switch: turning the spotlight on Amplify’s Online Editor, Rupali Naik, interviews the founders of The Creative Switch on their recent growth, work, and experiences. Last week I was honoured to interview Andrea De Jong and Hanife Hursit, the two founders of […]
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The Attempted Coup of Capitol Hill: a mark on American history.
The Attempted Coup of Capitol Hill: a mark on American history. Lauren Haughey comments on the recent attempted coup of Capitol Hill as a reminder of racial disparities and weak democracy. “We’re going to walk down to the Capitol and we’re going to cheer on our brave Senators, and Congressmen and women, and we’re probably […]
Black History Month 2020: A New Reflection
Black History Month 2020: A New Reflection Online Editor Ria Kalsi discusses the changing importance of Black History Month. We are nearly halfway through Black History Month 2020. This year, the importance of the month has taken on new, deserved levels of appreciation. However, the distinction of what this month means, both independently and in […]
Lebanon: the Revolution Continues
Lebanon: the Revolution Continues Clara Akiki explores protests past and present: in the wake of catastrophe, the Lebanese continue to demand change The Lebanese Revolution first sparked in October 2019. Today, in the aftermath of a devastating explosion that destroyed Beirut last Tuesday, the Lebanese persist in their fight against the ruling elite and corruption […]
Why You Probably Didn’t Know That Angela Davis is a Lesbian
Francesca Sylph discusses the unanswered absence of Angela Davis’ sexuality in the current racial movement and the key role of intersectionality.
Book Recommendation – ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’ by Zora Neale Hurston
Austin Taylor reviews and recommends Zora Neale Hurston’s famous novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Welcome to Amplify!
New Online Editor, Ria Kalsi, introduces the new section of Exeposé – Amplify.