Poem by Louise Banahene
This Kente Cloth belonged to my dad. It’s over 80 years old and travelled in his trunk when he made the journey from Ghana to the UK. Each handwoven Kente...
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Blog by Megan El-Frensawi
(Second-generation Canadian Lebanese) Being a second-generation immigrant of Lebanese parents in Canada comes with a quiet, often invisible emotional burden —...
Poem by Enna Qureshi
(Second-generation British Pakistani) pound of feathers, pound of lead we won’t ever talk about it, incessantly crop up, “try not to think about it”, do you...
Blog by Edward Mbanasor
(Second-generation Nigerian (Igbo), born and raised in London) Finding Home: A Journey Through Identity, Medicine and Belonging Roots and Family: London...
A Lasting Legacy: Celebrating Lucy and Felix’s Impact at LUU as 24/25 Student Exec Officer
As we transition to the 25/26 Student Exec term, we are celebrating the legacies of the two departing officers: Lucy Hart, Union Affairs & Communications...
Better Forums, 2024-2025 Recap
Have you heard of Better Forums?Better Forums are how you make change at Leeds University Union.You submit your idea and pitch it. Students vote. If it passes—...
The Passing of Melz Owusu
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Melz Owusu, a University of Leeds alumni and former LUU education officer and member of staff....
Blog by Colina Wright, LUU staff
Am I wrong? My reflections of my life as a black, British mother By Colina Wright. Whilst I’ve often reflected on how I introduce myself, preferring to refer...
Poem by P. B. Helbest
Linens (Second-generation Kurdish Turkish Brit) Linens pin-pricked, the shadow in my eyes, fills up the shape of you and I, I pour into you, that molten tide,...
Poem by Chanel Clarke
In English, we say “I’m third generation”. In poetry, we say: “My culture lies somewhere in the in-between. I was born here, but you can find a part of me...