The tragic murder of George Floyd on May 25th 2020, has sparked widespread, global attention to the Black Lives Matter movement – the most ever since it began in 2013. Now, people from all around the world, of all backgrounds and races have sprung into action to show their solidarity for black lives.

Someone once said something along the lines of you haven’t failed until you’ve given up (I believe it was Einstein, no?) and one thing I dread immensely is failure. So here I am. Back with a sort of explanation as to why I went missing in action and bit of peace for anyone who may relate to what I’m about to say. (Sensitive Content)

Summer may be over but fear not! We’ve got you covered with a selection of food & drink festivals, outdoor cinema screenings and booze-filled paint sessions to shake off those back-to-work blues this weekend.

In terms of travel companions, I have ticked many of the boxes when it comes to the variety; from girls trips, to family holidays, baecations & living internationally…but one thing I hadn’t done until this year, was travel solo.

We are living in a post-internet world characterised by social and political turmoil. Generation Z - born into the age of social media, are using creative and digital tools for social activism. Within this trend, a dominant force is erupting. For decades, young women of colour (WOC) have felt misrepresented in the mainstream and pushed to the margins of society. Often left out of feminist discussions about themselves, they are looking to alternative platforms to get their voices heard and are influencing a culture of change. Recognising that the experiences of black-British girlhood are different to the overarching notions of feminism, WOC are taking on an artivist spirit and applying it into their context. They desire for the stories to be heard from their perspective as opposed to that of whitewashed mainstream media. In a world were digital and offline realities work in sync, they use their online networks as a tool to champion causes in real life, organising events and connecting with other people alike. Through a marriage of art and social media they are influencing change to the wider world, challenging preconceived notions and breaking down the barriers of exclusivity. They may not be out in the streets rallying in grand political gestures the way previous generations did; they are empowering a community from the ground up, and it’s beginning to go mainstream. Evoking change through education and empowerment, the youth of today not only represent the future, they are shaping it, and if they continue to in influence a culture, a lasting change is sure to come. The revolution will be televised.