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A Play About Sex: Women take centre stage in new sex survey
An independent theatre production company wants to hear from women of all backgrounds about their relationship with sex.
Compass Festival: Reconnecting in 2021
Compass Festival is bringing life back to Leeds with a year-long programme of free interactive art pieces to make you think, feel, and smile.
Here’s Why British Protesters Want to “Kill the Bill”
On 18 March Sisters Uncut gathered women and allies from all over the country, under the rallying cry #KilltheBill, for an online public meeting featuring speakers from Black Lives Matter, Traveller Pride, No More Exclusions, SWARM and Disability Justice.
8 Contemporary Books by Women that are Totally Unmissable
From the spellbinding memoir of Carmen Maria Machado, to the hilarious personal essays of Samantha Irby, we’ve selected a few of our favourite books by women that we’re sure you’ll enjoy.
#LLF21: Leeds Lit Fest Gets Digital
Showcasing international literary names alongside incredible local talent, Leeds Lit Fest is back… and coming to living rooms near you!
#BuyLeeds: Support Leeds Indie Business this Christmas
We know it feels a little early to get excited about Christmas - especially with over 2 weeks left of the national lockdown - but #BuyLeeds has definitely conjured a little festive cheer here at Harpy Mag.
Halloween 2020: Get in Witch, We’re Going Nowhere
It was a dark and stormy night… all winter getaways were cancelled, trick-or-treating was pretty much illegal, and who the f*ck knew what to expect from Christmas?!
8 Non-Fiction Reads about Race for Black History Month and Beyond
Black History Month is drawing to a close, but anti-racist allyship isn’t over when the hashtags stop trending. Here’s a list of non-fiction reads about race to get you started and keep up momentum.
6 Captivating Novels by Black Authors to Get on Your Shelves Right Now
Get down to your local bookshop and support Black writing! Check out this selection of the Harpy team’s favourite novels by Black authors.
Modern Masters Women at the Scottish Gallery
Christina Jansen, Managing Director of The Scottish Gallery, looks forward to the easing of lockdown measures and the upcoming Modern Masters Women exhibition.
Pride Month x Black Lives Matter: The Power of Riot
This year, Pride Month has taken a backseat to the pandemic. But as Black Lives Matter protesters are condemned for rioting against police brutality, there could be no better time to remember Marsha P Johnson.
Black Lives Matter: Political Leader Mandu Reid tells PM “I can’t breathe”
With Mandu Reid at the helm, the Women’s Equality Party is no vehicle for White Feminism. Her letter to Boris Johnson sends a clear message that racial inequality exists here the UK and it will not be tolerated.
Laura Wellington: Creating Change with Leeds Indie Business
Harpy meets Laura Wellington, the Leeds Indie business owner spearheading the #PostersforthePeople campaign.
Women Friendly Leeds: It's Time to Join the Movement
Soon, Leeds will become the first ever ‘Women-Friendly’ city in the UK. Harpy met with the co-ordinator of the Women Friendly Leeds movement to find out what makes a city ‘Women-Friendly’ and how you can get involved.
Meet Lolshevism: A Socialist Feminist Comedy Club
Meet the women steering Lolshevism; a socialist, feminist comedy club hosted in Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds. In a sphere that has traditionally failed to include women, minorities, and marginalised genders, Lolshevism provides top tier, inclusive comedy every month…
8 Queer-Friendly Podcasts to Discover this LGBTQ+ History Month
It’s LGBTQ+ History Month in February; the perfect time to discover more queer-friendly podcasts and support the creative endeavours of the LGBTQ+ community… Get your headphones out and enjoy!
Leeds LGBTQ+ History Month in 9 Queer-Friendly Events
LGBTQ+ History Month falls in February in the UK, and lucky for us our hometown is well-endowed with queer-friendly businesses and inclusive venues. Here’s a list of Leeds events for the LGBTQ+ community (and allies), so that you can celebrate this important month with comedy, literature, panel discussions, and wrestling (yes, wrestling!)…
5 Ways to Radicalise Your Self-Care Routine in 2020
It’s pretty trendy to trash the concept of self-care these days. But in a culture defined by gender pay gaps and the cult of male stoicism, prioritising our needs can be a feminist act. So let’s reinvent self-care this decade and give ourselves the space to define what we really need - and how to get there.
We’re beaten, but not broken: UK General Election 2019
If you were a die-hard Corbynista, voting Green for Greta Thunberg, or rooting for the Libs Dems in the 2019 General Election, you’re probably in despair about the results. Here’s how to enter 2020 feeling like you’re putting up a fight…