PinnedMaryan FarahThe Politics of Controversy — Making sense of World Hijab DayYesterday marked World Hijab Day. The start of February is dedicated to a holiday not many know of but is always mired in controversy…Feb 2, 2021Feb 2, 2021
Maryan FarahCrime of Passion — Unravelling the Mystery of the Portuguese Letters[In 17th century Europe, scandalous letters written by Mariana, a Portuguese nun, to her lover became an instant sensation, becoming known…Jul 3, 20212Jul 3, 20212
Maryan FarahBlack Spartacus of St Domingue — The Tragic Story Of Toussaint L’ouvertureHe was dismissed as an ‘old negro’ by his enemies, a black Jacobin and revolutionary whose power posed a threat to France’s authority and thJun 1, 20211Jun 1, 20211
Maryan FarahThe Man Who Sold The World — The Legacy Of Kurt Cobain 27 Years LaterKurt Cobain died on April 5 1994 twenty seven years ago today. As fans from around the world continue to pour tribute to the late nirvana…Apr 6, 2021Apr 6, 2021
Maryan FarahMisogyny Is Officially A Hate crime … Why Did It Take So Long?With the tragic death of Sarah Everard and the controversy surrounding vigils in her honour , the last three weeks since her…Mar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021
Maryan FarahINTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY – 7 Inspiring Black WomenThis International Womens day I think it important to reflect on the work and achievements of women around the world What better way then…Mar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021
Maryan FarahBreathe your way happy3 exercises helping you de-stress post covidNov 25, 2020Nov 25, 2020
Maryan FarahWhy it’s important that schools teach ‘black’ history correctlyLooking back I realised how little we got to learn about the more famous activists at school. They might as well have been a footnote…Oct 19, 2020Oct 19, 2020
