Ayan Artan
Ayan Artan is a Somali-born, Britain-bred politics and culture writer whose work explores topics such as race, feminine identity, and the migrant experience.
Music
The Grammys 2027 Best Asian Pop Music Category Is Just Another Form of Segregation
It can be seen as part of a history of gatekeeping non-white artists from major award categories.
TV
Keep Snape White: Against Racebending the ‘Harry Potter’ TV Reboot
“We know where this leads: to further harassment of Black people, online and off.”
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Music
Mustafa Talks Palestine, Confronting Grief, and New Album Dunya
"I tried to make maybe the purest thing that I can make, and all that I could do is hope that it finds legs."
Movies
Where Are the Black Girls in New YA Shows & Movies?
A viral X thread recently analyzed casting announcements in a slew of new YA series — and noticed young Black women are conspicuously absent.
TV
The Love Island Reunion Played Favorites & Refused to Address Elephants in the Room
The Love Island USA reunion couldn't stick the landing.
Movies
Stop Erasing Tashi Duncan Because You Want New Internet Boyfriends
Have fun making your Patrick/Art fancams, but never forget who's in the middle.
Government
Why I’m Not Mourning Queen Elizabeth’s Death
As a Somali Brit, I feel alienated by the commemoration of the Queen.