#ImpactFeatures

  • An Unmasking Of America’s Ignorance?

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    July 10, 2020 20:10
    America: Land of the Free. Or more accurately, Land of the Free-to-Openly-Ignore-Scientific-Facts. The hostility from certain groups in America towards various medical and healthcare issues is a frequently documented occurrence. In a 2015 National Geographic article, Joel Achenbach writes, “We live in an age when all manner of scientific...

  • Forgotten Feminists – Female Black British Panthers

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    July 3, 2020 11:52
    Isabelle delves in to the history of the Black Panthers in Britain, introducing us to some of the amazing Black British women behind the movement here in the UK. Isabelle Raikes   Featured image courtesy of Phoebe Raine and Impact Podcasts via Canva.  Music courtesy of audionautix.com   Did you know we’re...

  • Teaching To Suffer As COVID-19 Causes Cuts At UoN

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    June 30, 2020 14:04
    The UK’s higher education system is one of our most illustrious exports; consistently dominating global league tables for research and, more importantly, teaching. The University of Nottingham with its Russell Group status and campuses across two continents is no exception; at least for now. ...

  • Black Lives Matter- The Starting 11 We Never Knew We Needed

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    June 28, 2020 12:06
    “I wish I had put a bet on Black Lives Matter to score, he’s all over the pitch”. This comment appeared on my Facebook feed while I was watching the Premier League game between Southampton and Norwich. In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter campaign, the slogan replaced player’s...

  • How The Media And Government Managed To Victimise The Leftist Terrorist

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    June 26, 2020 14:45
    Article 11 of The 1998 Human Rights Act, gives us all the right to peacefully protest; however, various media outlets and politicians have branded Black Lives Matter (BLM) protestor as ‘thugs’ and ‘criminals’.

    Adding salt to the wound, leftist groups who are clearly rooted in racism and white supremacy have...

  • Tackling Ignorance Amongst The Struggle For Black Human Rights

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    June 26, 2020 14:27
    The footage showing the traumatic death of George Floyd has sparked a fury within our hearts but, it has also sparked a global conversation that needed to happen....

  • Statues Commemorating Slave Traders Should Be Removed But Not Disposed Of

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    June 25, 2020 22:20
    Statues and monuments of historical figures are commonplace in almost every city in the world. They are usually constructed to commemorate momentous events or important figures in history. However, they have also been the centre of much heated debates surrounding their significance. Tension over statues has arisen within the...