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October 31, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
While I was preparing to carve out my pumpkin, slurp malty spiced lattes and cosy up to watch Hocus Pocus – the perfect stay-at-home escape from the icy winter bite, I began pondering the true meaning of All Hallows Eve. A time of spooks, ghouls and sociopaths – and that’s when it hit me…. forget Halloween – THIS IS MY DAY... Read the rest of this post...
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October 27, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
This month the West End musical adaptation of Made in Dagenham made it’s debut on the global theatre scene – its themes of equality and women’s rights right on trend. As well as being a toe-tapping show-time delight – it really got me pondering sexism in 2014…. The true story of Dagenham’s working class women, who took their protests to parliament... Read the rest of this post...
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October 20, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
There will always be someone ahead of you; there will always be someone behind you. That will always be the case. But right here, right now: this is where you are. And it might not be exactly where you want it to be, but it just is what it is. We have to deal with it, and learn to love... Read the rest of this post...
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October 11, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
I don’t know about you guys, but I DO believe that human trafficking, child marriage and FGM CAN be abolished if there is enough solidarity and commitment. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly announced that the 11th October would be named International Day of the Girl. I hope today will present an opportunity to demonstrate this unity in our community, so on... Read the rest of this post...
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October 6, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
FKA Twigs received some pretty nasty-ass racist abuse on Twitter the other week by some perplexed K-Stew fans who couldn’t understand how Rob Pattinson could find the singer attractive. ‘You’re a monkey abortion,’ one person tweeted. Charming. ‘Is it really impossible to believe that Rob went out with this monkey,’ commented another apparent Twilight fan – who evidently struggles with life... Read the rest of this post...
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September 29, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
(Warning: This Post Contains Banana Bread) There were highs, there were lows, there was car sickness there was health, there was sheep poo and dog carriers, and my gilet will NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN… Snowdon was the first mountain of many (I hope) to climb. But, to be honest, as it was the first one, it was a bit... Read the rest of this post...
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September 23, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
Last week Emma Watson gave an incredible speech at the UN launching the HeForShe campaign in New York. ‘No country in the world can yet say that they have achieved equality’. Emma on Global Perspective It is always a huge inspiration when a celebrity uses their influence and profile to raise awareness for global issues. Because let’s face it, they... Read the rest of this post...
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September 22, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
It all began with Pinterest. Man, I love to pin! Earlier this year I kept coming across all these incredibly self-indulgent pics of girls on mountains facing these epic landscapes with titles like ‘Wanderlust’ and ‘Into the Wild’ and all that kind of yuppie crap… And that’s when it hit me… I wanna do that! I want to do the yuppie... Read the rest of this post...
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September 15, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
It was a normal Tuesday morning in London. I was in a rather pleasent mood as I trundled towards the Tube on my way to work, simply minding my own business. I think commuter time is good thinking time, so I was contemplating some of my plans for the day, waiting for the Piccadilly Line when out of nowhere this... Read the rest of this post...
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September 8, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
Some guys reading this are totally clued up on feminism, and if you are, I salute you. There is nothing more attractive than a feminist dude. And it is an attitude I respect and value in a man, whether he is a partner, friend or colleague. But I feel like maybe some guys out there need a lil’ pep talk... Read the rest of this post...
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