Interview: Esther and Hannah on how to combat climate change.
Esther and Hannah are creators of the sustainable fashion brand, LYFE, who share their exclusive advice on how to reduce your carbon footprint and live an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. (Don't worry, it does not require you being vegan.)
News
INTERNATIONAL
Nigerian PM calls for inquiry after 56 die due to police brutality.
The inquiry will focus on the Lekki Toll Gate Massacre where, at least, 56 citizens died in one night because of police brutality.
POLITICS
Hundreds of buildings still have the 'unsafe' cladding used for Grenfell.
Over 200 high rise buildings in England have similar cladding which are yet to be removed.
music
Artist ENNY has released her single 'Peng black girls' to celebrate Black British culture.
ENNY's debut single challenges colourism in the rap industry as she uplifts black women of all shades.
DAILY BRIEFING
1 .
BIDEN REVEALS PLANS FOR PANDEMIC
On his third day in office Biden
reveals his plans to tackle COVID-19 which he says are based on "science not politics". His plans include increasing vaccination supplies.
2 .
PM WARNS OF LOCKDOWN TILL SUMMER
Boris Johnson and Priti Patel did not repeat their previous reassurances that lockdown will last until April as the new strain of
COVID-19 is "much more contagious".
3 .
italy blocks tiktok after accidental death
Italy has temporarily blocked Tiktok for users whose age could not be proved after the accidental death of 10-year-old who partook in the 'blackout challenge' where users restrict oxygen to the brain.
4 .
conservative mps call pupils the 'forgotten victims'
A group of Conservative MPs call pupils the 'forgotten victims' as backlash grows against plans to keep schools closed at least until Easter. The government, however, maintains that it's "too soon" to say.
Inside our first issue
OPINION
Megan Thee Stallion is leading another wave of intersectional feminism amongst young black women.
With her body confidence and sex-positivity message, Megan Thee Stallion has inspired younger black audiences to ditch the traditional, oppressive values often found in Afro-caribbean households.
POLITICS
Barack Obama criticises 'Defund the police' slogan for being 'snappy'.
The former US president has received backlash after saying 'You lose a big audience the minute you say it'.
POLITICS
Interview: BLM protest organiser explains what it's like on the front lines.
Lateefah shares what it's like to organise one of the biggest protests in UK history and being face-to-face with EDL members.
february's print version
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In our very first issue we asked you to use the hashtag #tobefrank to share your unpopular opinions about race and racism in the UK. Although the tweets we have chosen do not necessarily reflect our own views - they were randomly chosen - we thought all your opinions were very interesting. To have your voice heard subscribe to our print edition so you'll never miss an edition of FRANK Magazine!
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'Blackout' is a weekly podcast hosted by Zoe, Femi and Esther. Join them as they discuss topical social issues, share their lived experiences and provide insightful analysis on current affairs. They invite you to think, reflect, and laugh, sometimes within the same minute. If you have specific topics you would like the hosts to cover or guests you want to see on the show then tweet them @blackoutpodcast.
To the left is a two minute snippet of this week's podcast episode, 'Race, White Allyship and performative activism'. In this episode Zoe, Femi and Esther interview two white allies and discuss; what BLM means to them, how to confront racist family members, and practical ways to make a difference. The full episode is available now on Spotify, Apple, and Soundcloud.