Whether you’re one of the 27% of people who check social media first thing or (like me) you frequently find yourself at functions you have no business being at because you simply can’t resist the invitation, the fear of missing out is a feeling that most of us are familiar with. In fact, it’s one […]
In June 2021, model and actor Michelle Morrone – most known as the protagonist of the infamous movie 365 Days, posted a picture on Instagram that garnered the internet’s attention and sent straight women into a tailspin. The image in question: A selfie of Morrone and his co-star Simone Susinna doing something that most of […]
It’s Friday night. I’m invited to a rave by an edgy gay woman who’s obsessed with houseplants and astrology, this seems perfect, except… the function is predominantly white… I should make more of an effort to be immersed in Queer nightlife, I think. But as expected, it doesn’t end up being the communal or spiritual […]
As children, the importance of friendship is hammered into us, almost all children-centric media relies on the “power of friendship”. We are taught how to make friends and the social importance of friendship, but for all the lessons on friendships we are taught as children, we are not taught how to effectively deal with the […]
“The wounded child inside many males is a boy who, when he first spoke his truths, was silenced by paternal sadism, by a patriarchal world that did not want him to claim his true feelings. The wounded child inside many females is a girl who was taught from early childhood that she must become something […]
This month I wanted to take a look at an album that I have been loving, a single that is breaking the RnB boundaries and the DJ who is the queen of RnB edits and a presenter who is at the forefront of championing new music. JAWAN – Cause & Effect Jawan a Los Angeles […]
Despite what western society seems to believe, transgender and non-binary people have existed for centuries in communities all over the world. Looking at the history of transgender and non-binary people in non-western communities not only highlights the fact that gender non-conformance is far from a modern issue, but also underlines the often-erased identities of transgender […]
When I think back to myself as a child, I remember a confident, audacious and direct little girl. I had no issues calling out my elders, singing my own praises or being center-stage in front of a large audience. When I compare that to who I am now- someone who feels self-conscious promoting their work […]
We’ve all been there. You landed the job you wanted or finally got recognition for something you’re good at and deserving of and suddenly nasty, self-doubting thoughts creep in. Many of us have managed to stay alive, raise children, pass exams, have gotten degrees and awards but still feel like imposters or unconsciously try to […]
Recently, I had the honour and the delightful experience to speak with Kandace Siobhan Walker, award winning-writer, filmmaker, and a recent recipient of AZ Mag’s Creative Fund. Kandace is funny, honest, insightful, and inspiring. Our interview touches on themes of creativity, inspiration, artistic practice, and craft, winning awards and her new short film Cleaning Ladies. […]
