Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

The past decade has seen political polarisation – accelerated by social media’s filter bubbles and echo chambers – deepen and mutate. An ominous era of a polycrisis has shattered any remaining societal consensus. Meanwhile, powerful anti-establishment voices have stepped into the void.

Days Like This Brunch saw a gap in the UK events market, providing a safe space for unbridled Black joy. Combining food, music, and alcohol, the events company hosts daytime and evening parties for the Black diaspora in multiple countries. Now large corporations want in on the action.

Black British narratives in pop culture are often framed through the lens of racism, but stories of happiness and success are arguably more important in terms of diversity and inclusion. Canvas8 spoke to Timi Sotire, the co-editor of Black Joy, about media stereotypes and the power of Black art.

Research has shown that Britons are becoming less accepting and more prejudiced towards trans people – despite becoming more liberal towards other issues. The results show how contentious people find specific topics and demonstrate the need to do better to stamp out discrimination.

Lesbian bars are becoming rare to find in the US, with many rebranding as inclusive spaces for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community. To bolster this move, The Lesbian Bar Project is spotlighting the remaining bars attempting to stay afloat while challenging the status quo of a girls' night out.