An ode to revolutionary women
Every year, March brings about International Women’s Day, a time to reflect and celebrate the accomplishments of women in the fight...
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Babajide Osikoya
Mar 22, 20224 min read
Diversity does not exist without inclusivity
Models must be self-aware in the image they present in their jobs and for ethnic minorities, this imagery matters most.
Reem Makari
Mar 21, 20222 min read
A Letter from the Editor: behind Kindred.
The very first time that Kindred. magazine as a concept was pitched out loud, the idea was quickly shut down. The reason why? It wouldn’t...
Gassy Traore
Mar 21, 20221 min read
WORLD POETRY DAY: GenMi Poem
Congruent soul Reborn flesh Slaughtered thoughts Boiled blood Abridged generation Blurred concepts We don’t look as we are We boss up as...
Hannah-Marie Clarke
Mar 17, 20223 min read
"Androgyny gives me the freedom to be who I really am" - A conversation with Sommridho Dasgupta
Now more than ever, we’re seeing a huge shift in support of the LGBTQ+ community. After decades of ostracisation, inequality and...
Leslie Angela Blanco
Mar 2, 20224 min read
We need to normalise talking about our periods
A little over half of the UK’s population have had or will have experienced a monthly period. One would think that it can only be viewed...
Janet Osayande
Feb 28, 20228 min read
How Afro-Czechs experience racism in a country that pretends it doesn’t exist
The horrifying murder of American George Floyd by a policeman on 25 May 2020, has sparked a conversation about racism all over the world,...
Hannah-Marie Clarke
Feb 22, 20226 min read
Misogyny in gaming: A harrowing look into the online harassment of women for simply existing
In 2021, the gaming industry was valued at a whopping $173.7 billion, with experts predicting it could reach $314.40 billion by 2027....
Sam Thomas
Feb 21, 20225 min read
I started drinking at 24 and was in rehab by 31: Why 'functioning' alcoholism isn’t what you think
People are often bemused when I say I was a ‘functioning’ alcoholic. They might think, "how do you function exactly when you’re alcohol...
Cait Rust
Feb 16, 20224 min read
Meet the independent brand trying to build a better community for British basketball
On 22 February 2021, Behrad Bakhtiari, 23, and Denzel Kazembe, 22, posted a series of TikTok videos rating local basketball courts around...
Gassy Traore
Feb 7, 20224 min read
We need to stop ignoring young Black men's mental health issues
Ronald Dodzro, a trainee in clinical psychology, has spoken up about the young Black man’s reality of dealing with mental health.
Babajide Osikoya
Feb 1, 20225 min read
Identity in men’s fashion - a conversation with model and style influencer Jae Tefaree
As London Fashion Week is upon us, we at Kindred. note the style evolution of our male associates. The assumption is that men have it...
Gassy Traore
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Disability in Africa – an interview with humanitarian Toti Jean Marc Yale
Africa is a continent made up of splendid scenery and colourful culture and tradition. Not only does the sun seem to shine all day, but...
Laila Hodd
Jan 27, 20224 min read
The harsh reality of living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Phoebe, sitting in her room between work calls, explains through the computer screen how her menstrual cycle has plagued her for over...
Kate Byng-Hall
Jan 24, 20225 min read
The brutal struggles of seasonal affective disorder
“Fancy a smoke?” Adrian Curwen asks through the computer screen. The 58-year-old is surprisingly relaxed despite the topic of...
Reem Makari
Jan 4, 20225 min read
Meet the designer of The Shoreditch Mask Company – inspired by community, arts, and culture
Meet the designer of The Shoreditch Mask Company – a brand inspired by community, arts, and culture.
Emma Green
Jan 3, 20221 min read
Kingston University alum conquers eating disorder through the power of pole dancing
Autumn Waroquiers moved to Kingston upon Thames from her native France at the promising age of 18 to study creative writing and...
Lucy Brown
Dec 30, 20213 min read
It's time to start opening more conversations about deaf awareness
Naomi Smart speaks with Kindred about why the deaf community continues to seek more representation across media platforms.
Janet Osayande & Laila Hodd
Dec 29, 20217 min read
How growing up mixed race in mostly white areas can shape your identity
Kindred’s Fashion Editor – Janet, and Identity Editor – Laila - chat about their experiences growing up mixed-race in a mainly white area.
Emma Green
Dec 28, 20216 min read
Mental Health Confessionals: "I poured petrol over myself in a desperate cry for help"
After years of being let down by the system, Luke turned to the only outlet that would help him—but at a cost.
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