Unbothered UK: Celebrating black voices, black art, and black women

Beauty
Sharon Chuter Wants You To Challenge Your Favourite Beauty Brands
The phrase “strength in numbers” has never rung more true than right now, as people in all 50 states and across the globe gather amidst a pande
by aimee simeon

News
The Movement To Defund The Police Is Getting Stronger — Here̵...
Long before a Minneapolis police officer pinned his knee to George Floyd’s neck, slowly cutting off his air supply until he was dead, American cops were
by Brianna Provenzano

Beauty
10 Weave Ponytails That Don’t Require Hair Straighteners
Grab the hair gel.
by Khalea Underwood

News
6 Atlanta Officers Were Charged For Pulling Student Protesters Ou...
On Saturday night, a viral video showed authorities in Atlanta using excessive force to pull two people from a car during protests over the death of George
by Sarah Midkiff

TikTok
Why Everyone On TikTok Is Changing Their Profile Picture
(Update: 3rd June 2020) Across the country, people are organising, donating, and protesting police brutality and institutional racism. The #BlackLivesMatte
by Michelle Santiago...

Music
Every Movement Needs A Soundtrack. This Is Ours.
by Ineye Komonibo

Unbothered
Before You Check In On Your Black Friends, Read This
“Effective allyship… is rooted in the needs of those most affected.” These powerful words were spoken by activist and community organiser
by Elizabeth Gulino

TV Shows
Lea Michele Is Getting Called Out By Former Glee Co-Stars ...
Lea Michele’s attempt to show solidarity with those protesting the killing of George Floyd backfired on Monday night when former Glee co-star Samanth
by Kathryn Lindsay

TV Shows
Tuning In For Black Joy
Like millions of Black people around the world, I’ve spent the past few days cycling through a range of heavy emotions. Generation after generation, perp
by Ineye Komonibo

Global News
How You Can Support Black People Today, Tomorrow & Forever
This year has brought sadness and hardship among the Black community. Not only have Black people been forced to mourn the deaths of family and friends as t
by Jessica Morgan

Fashion
19 Black-Owned Fashion Businesses To Support Now
by Eliza Huber

Coronavirus
Nurses Respond To George Floyd Protests During The Pandemic
Nurses across the US are grappling with their desire to make their voices heard at social justice rallies across the country, the urge to help protesters w
by Molly Longman

Beauty
Glossier Gives £800k To Support Black Lives Matter
Glossier is sending a powerful message to the beauty industry as the company commits to aiding the Black community in the wake of mass outcry and protest o
by Thatiana Diaz

News
Autopsy Says George Floyd Died Of Mechanical Asphyxia. What Does ...
A new, independent autopsy ordered by George Floyd’s family has determined he was killed by “asphyxiation from sustained pressure” while former p
by Molly Longman

Mind
What Is Intergenerational Trauma? An Expert Explains
The idea that trauma can be passed down from generation to generation is a new-ish one. The concept of intergenerational trauma was first recognised around
by Mirel Zaman

News
David McAtee Was Shot & Killed By Police During Protests After Ye...
A Kentucky man was shot and killed by police early Monday morning outside of a supermarket in Louisville. David McAtee, 53, a chef and the owner of Yaya’
by Asia Ewart

News
The 17-Year-Old Who Filmed George Floyd’s Killing Is Being ...
In the wake of mass outcry and protest over George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, the person who brought his story to light is already experiencing harass
by Elly Belle

News
CNN Reporter Omar Jimenez Was Arrested On Live TV. The Police Who...
A black CNN reporter was arrested early Friday morning while covering the ongoing protests on the ground in Minneapolis. Omar Jimenez was arrested and take
by Erin Corbett

Unbothered
Dear America: As A Black British Woman, Your Pain Is My Pain
Trigger warning: This article contains details of assault and police brutality. “Being black is having a good day and then seeing another black perso
by Jessica Morgan

News
This Twitter Trend Is Helping Support The People Protesting Georg...
Protest requires a all sorts of different people filling in many different roles in order to be effective. There are the people on the ground, of course, t
by Britni de la Cretaz

News
Why Are The Protesters Being Framed As The Problem? White Supremacy.
In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, thousands of people took to the streets to protest the fact tha
by Britni de la Cretaz

Culture
Black People Need Stronger White Allies — Here’s How You Can Be One
2020 has brought almost crippling hardship upon the black community. Amid COVID-19 — the novel virus that is still affecting thousands globally and has h
by Stephanie Long