Jason Okundaye

Politics

How Keir Starmer Lost the Youth Vote

The Labour leader soared into office on a wave of goodwill – one that is rapidly declining among young people.
Jason Okundaye
4.13.21
Politics

Why England Sucks, According to People from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

51 percent of voters in Northern Ireland, 50 percent of voters in Scotland and 31 percent of voters in Wales want out of the UK. Here's why.
Jason Okundaye
2.2.21
Film

As Told By Us: The Digital Film Festival Celebrating Diverse Black Narratives

The collective features 24 visual projects created by over 20 Black filmmakers, presenting a rich tapestry of Black film.
Jason Okundaye
10.16.20
Politics

When Will the UK Get Its First Black Prime Minister?

The UK trails behind the US for this historic first. So will it ever happen – and who might it be?
Jason Okundaye
10.12.20
student mental health

The Freshers Week Mental Health Pitfalls No One Talks About

Starting university is a huge transition – and for students and recent graduates like these, it can create issues we don't discuss enough.
Jason Okundaye
10.8.19
Pride Month

The Ways Black Gay Men ‘Act Straight’ to Survive Festival Season

Pride Month is over, but that doesn't mean the internal battles fought by queer and gay men magically stop, too.
Jason Okundaye
7.8.19
UK Black Pride

Why Hackney Is the Perfect New Home for UK Black Pride

We spoke to the organisers about why the event has moved from just south of the river in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens to Haggerston Park.
Jason Okundaye
Alex Rorison
6.6.19

This Is How to Talk About Africa's Development

LSE's Africa Summit hosted a broad range of informed experts from across the continent, there to discuss its future.
Jason Okundaye
4.4.19
DRAG

These Drag Kings Are the Only Royalty We Acknowledge

The performers of Pecs, a British drag collective of women and non-binary people, are proof that it feels good to be king.
Jason Okundaye
3.14.19