HANNAH: A Magazine Celebrating Black Women

Founder Qimmah Saafir on why this new publication is so important

Qimmah Saafir founded her magazine HANNAH (now funding on Kickstarter) not purely from passion, but also necessity. Saafir believes that, while a narrative around black women exists, it’s not diverse, wholly inclusive or voiced by the women themselves. Pragmatically and thoughtfully, she has taken the issue into her own hands and created a beautifully designed publication that celebrates black women through essays, interviews, op-eds, fashion …

The Big Moon: The Road

In the music video for “The Road,” newish London band The Big Moon makes the best of a small budget. Getting creative with MDF and paint, the four ladies appear and reappear in a seemingly infinite scroll of booths—and their goofiness is infectious, as is the unhurried indie rock song itself. The Big Moon will be making their US debut next month, 15 October 2015, …

Half of the World’s Marine Life is Gone

A recent study conducted by the World Wildlife Fund and Zoological Society of London has revealed that—between 1970 and 2012—nearly half of the ocean’s fish population was wiped out. The combined effects of overfishing and climate change have been especially damaging to tuna, mackerels and bonitos—reducing their populations by nearly 75%. Facing the stark reality of our dwindling marine life, the WWF is urging governments …