Ethiopia’s Amhara people are being portrayed as the enemy: the dangerous history of ethnic politics: The Ethiopian government declared a state of emergency on 4 August 2023 and sent the military into the Amhara region to engage the Fano, a local armed militia. Some suggested that Ethiopia risked slipping into another civil war. It is …
Shaka Zulu is back in pop culture – how the famous king has been portrayed over the decades: From left Neo Magagula, Ntando Zondi, Senzo Radebe and Sibonile Ngubane in the forthcoming South African TV series Shaka iLembe. Courtesy Mzansi Magic Shaka Zulu is one of the most famous figures in South African history, even …
Whiteness is at the heart of racism in Britain – so why is it portrayed as a Black problem?: In 2020, two police officers in Hackney strip-searched a 15-year-old Black girl at her school. Police conducted the search of this child, known as Child Q, without the consent of her parents, without an appropriate adult …
Vaccines are being portrayed as limiting personal freedom – but this can mask the true reasons for hesitancy: For those watching the news, anti-vaccination movements seem to be evolving, with both new tactics and a new watchword – liberty, rather than conspiracy. As 2021 neared its end, protests against mandatory COVID vaccination policies spread across …
Superman’s not the first hero to be portrayed as bisexual, but he’ll bring hope to LGBTQ+ fans: Jonathan Kent, the new Superman, with love interest Jay Nakamura. DC Comics Superman has come out as bisexual. Or more accurately, Superman’s son – Jonathan Kent – who has recently taken on his father’s role in DC Comics, …
Autistic doctors – we’re not exactly as portrayed on TV: Orion Production/Shutterstock When I open up about my referral for an autism spectrum disorder assessment, I draw on examples from the only popular reference I have for an autistic doctor – what’s portrayed on TV. You have probably seen these medical dramas – The Good …