Three years after arriving in the city, Aso Mohammadi reflects on his life in Kurdistan, making a home in the UK and his experiences of borders. Aso Mohammadi / Now Then* After the far-right riots against immigrants last summer in some British cities, many questions occupied my mind. […]
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How local communities are rejecting media panic over immigration
While corporate headlines rage about “border chaos” and “migrant crises,” people on the ground tell a very different story. Dorset Eye* A new report from Best for Britain reveals that the supposed national obsession with immigration has little to do with the realities of local life. According to […]
Diaspora in London: stories of journeys, resilience and creativity
Migration runs through family memories and work experiences, reflected in diverse communities and in voices such as Wilfred Emmanuel‑Jones and Ivy Ngeow. Amid resilience and creativity, their narratives reveal how newcomers transform cities, enrich culture and reshape the fabric of contemporary urban life. Andy Bungay / The Chim(inea)* […]
Influence of the media on perceptions of migrants
The media is responsible for the promotion of significant attitudes and feelings like acceptance, tolerance and interest in other cultures. But the media is also responsible for promoting discrimination, racism, lack of solidarity, fear, rejection, and xenophobic attitudes.
Violence against women, a weapon for racist propaganda
According to a recent ‘shock poll’, more than half of London’s women don’t feel safe on the streets, and a similar number believe that the city has become less safe in the last five years. Despite the headline’s phrasing, these findings will not come as a surprise to London women. […]
















