The Best of gal-dem
7 most popular gal-dem articles, as voted by our community.
gal-dem on Climate Activism
Just how useful are climate concerts?
Music has a long history of mixing with social activism. Are concerts like Climate Live a logical move for the environmental justice movement?
gal-dem on Fashion
How representation politics mask fashion’s unethical underbelly
Seemingly diverse and inclusive branding is being used to divert our attention away from unethical and unsustainable business practices and shopping habits.
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Omani food is a reflection of our rich, layered history
Nestled on the south-east peninsula of Arabia, Oman and its colourful, eclectic cuisine tells the story of the country's past and people.
Nairobi’s formerly ‘white-only’ libraries are now the centre of Kenya’s literary renaissance -
How a group of Nairobi citizens are working to bring the city’s oldest library back to life, and back to those who need it most.
Stuffed: the new era of British food writing is here
Tara Joshi speaks to Angela Hui, Ruby Tandoh and Jonathan Nunn about the changing landscape of food journalism.
Long before weighted blankets, there were Turkish yorgans
Idil Galip explores the weight of a dying craft – yorgancılık, which is the making of colourful Turkish blankets.
'The Harder They Fall' is the old West on black people's terms
By not pandering to white audiences and invoking the diaspora in its music and culture, this film is a masterclass in autonomy
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