The Spark
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Moving music: an interview with Hamsaz Ensemble
A 15-strong group fuses traditional Iranian instruments with contemporary stories of diaspora, community and hope. For member Freesia, folk music can build connection and understanding across difference
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Telling our own stories: An interview with Jen Deerinwater
Empowerment comes from fighting marginalisation and discrimination on multiple fronts, says Jen Deerinwater
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Local, independent, anti-racist: An interview with Shezan Renny
Shezan Renny recalls her experiences of becoming politically aware and involved in local organising – from Hyderabad to Haringey
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Camping for Palestine: An interview with Sahar Awadallah
Sahar Awadallah describes her experiences of activism in Palestine and the UK – and what led her to set up a women’s protest camp in Sheffield in January 2024
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Unofficial unionising: an interview with Wilf Sullivan
The former Trades Union Congress race equality officer reflects on decades of black workers’ organising within unions
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Radical reels: an interview with Reel News
An anonymous activist from the video collective Reel News describes how it has supported various campaigns since the pathbreaking rise of indie media
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Our right to justice: an interview with Zlakha Ahmed
The founder of Apna Haq reflects on nearly 30 years of activism and advocacy for women facing domestic violence in Rotherham
