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…4 min read·Feb 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…6 min read·Jul 3, 2021--2--2
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 th9 min read·Jun 1, 2021--1--1
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…2 min read·Apr 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…3 min read·Mar 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…2 min read·Mar 8, 2021----
Maryan FarahBreathe your way happy3 exercises helping you de-stress post covid2 min read·Nov 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…4 min read·Oct 19, 2020----