Voices

MANDEM are an organisation led by men of colour making moves and taking on important issues. In their latest event they explored how and why mandem need feminism.

This woman’s story of being on the sharp-end of the council’s debt collection policies.

An activist protesting Bristol arms companies explains why they are putting names and stories to the victims of the arms trade.

The renewal of the licenses for two strip clubs in Bristol in March reignited debate in the city about the presence of sexual entertainment venues...

This local rapper is using his skills to call on the council to #bootoutbailiffs

This mum and carer was forced to pay 311 times more than the debt she owed.

He has been on the sharp end, and now wants to change how the council collects debt.

This man was hounded for 11 months for money he was never required to pay.

As Bristol University staff go on strike over a pensions dispute, English lecturer John McTague writes why action is needed

This Bristol activist joined the Kurdish forces who are fighting ISIS, being attacked by the Turkish government and struggling for a more just society in Syria and the middle east.

In December, the Cable brought together members of the local community and media organisations to discuss issues of representation. Listen to the full conversation here...

A Bristol based platform offers a unique space for young men of colour. MANDEM is a Bristol based independent online platform for men of colour, spawned through conversations on the lack of diversity in the media.