opinion pieces, interviews, visual  art + more

After six long, precarious months, pervaded with countless anxiety-laced Google searches and no sleep, I finally received a diagnosis.

"Society has stigmatised the idea that we always need a plus one to do anything. I beg to differ"

The SHY Collective share their thoughts on the legacy of bell hooks, and the impact she has had on their work and life.

"At my big big age... I still can't swim. But alas, it's 2022 and thus time to learn a new skill and break generational curses."

The rumours are true. sweet-thang is back with our 7th PRINT issue! Theme: "Vanity" Deadline: 30th April. See you in our inbox <3

An interview with poet Olivia Douglass, curator of Strange Echoes: a six-day convening at the Institute of Contemporary Arts.

This shoot is all about being "together in joy" - showing up fully, pulling looks, and having fun.

The BFI’s upcoming programme from African Odysseys explores the life and activism of Darcus Howe, a broadcaster, writer and revolutionary...

Dreamy zine scans and thoughts from a wonderful day at the Southwark Heritage Centre/Walworth Library on Sat 9th Oct with Syrup Magazine.

Campfires, art classes, forest walks and good food: Fez writes an ode to the magic that was Black Girls Camping Trip 2021.

Staff writer, Maureen, caught up with Lagos-based writer, Esohe Iyare, on her debut e-book "Natural & Broke: The Guide"

A speculative short story about a Black woman in limbo between life and death. It explores themes of rest, spirituality and African folklore

sweet-thang chats with Nadira, a recent Howard graduate with a deep love for the horror genre.

For Plastic Free July, sweet-thang got to chat to Suwi Katuka, founder of Lanji Candles, whose business is entirely plastic free.

"Home is a haven but also a site of resistance." SHY Collective share their thoughts inspired by C. Koegler's essay on Queer Black Britain.

sweet-thang chats to members of the TAPE Collective ahead of their film season 'But Where Are You Really From?' at the BFI Southbank

Advocating for beauty and art in a world that continually undervalues its significance. Be a poem.

As part of the BFI's 'Her Voice' season, we went to watch the iconic 'Stormy Weather'. Shanay shares her thoughts on the classic spectacle.

How do we navigate Joy in our high-performance culture? Fez & Holly from the SHY collective have a thoughtful chat about defining the term.

Happy birthday to us! Founder Zoe here! This is a zine I made in celebration of all of the incredible things that sweet-thang has...