Rima Amin is the creator of sliceofsimplicity.com. She is a freelancer currently in her final year studying journalism at City University. Representing NUS Black Students’ campaign for the past three years has led her to be politically-minded and specialise in public speaking on issues such as international peace and justice, equality, and the importance of education.
Why, oh why would a woman choose to grow a moustache? This was the question that passed through my mind in the moments following my discovery of Siobhan Fletcher, a 36-year-old taking part in “Movember”.
By Rima Amin | Health, Notebook | Thursday, 15 November 2012 at 6:46 pm
During my time as an anti-racism campaigner I developed an understanding of the shock tactics utilised by the far-right in attempts to drive Islamaphobia.
By Rima Amin | Notebook | Sunday, 19 August 2012 at 12:00 am
France’s Union for Popular Movement (UMP) – which, when previously led by Nicolas Sarkozy banned the burqa in France – sparked controversy recently as female British MPs criticized the party over a sexism row.
By Rima Amin | Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 8 August 2012 at 3:00 am
Thousands of supporters for imprisoned footballer Ched Evans are calling for an immediate retrial on social media. But the crime for which he was convicted – rape – is a serious one. Users mus learn that social media is not a platform where posters can blur the boundaries between criminal activity and celebrity culture.
By Rima Amin | Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 1:10 pm
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