Rape culture IS that bad: A Review of “Not That Bad”
By Gabrielle Everall“Not That Bad” is a varied and harrowing insight into rape culture, and all the realities associated with it.
Identity
The dimensionality of experience: a review of “The Hijab Files”
By Amilee MysonMaryam Azam explores the modern, and personal experience of wearing a hijab in her debut poetry book, “The Hijab Files”.
Dislocation and belonging: a review of “Saudade”
By Athena RogersPeres da Costa explores the pain of displacement in her book “Saudade”, set between the
far-flung places of Angola and Goa, similar because of their links to Portuguese colonisers.
Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia: a review
By Samaya BoromA collection of diverse, deeply personal and insightful experiences from a range of Indigenous Australian authors.
In Visible Ink Interviews: Fadzi Whande
Kat George in conversation with Fadzi WhandeKat George chats with Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategist Fadzi Whande about the opportunities and struggles for diversity, inclusion and empowerment that exist within our institutions.
Reflections In Visible Ink: Storytelling to Heal What Hurts
By Diana Ong, Sunili Govinnage, Emiko Watanabe and Rhuwina GriffithsParticipants from the In Visible Ink symposium reflect upon the prospects of trauma, memory and healing that emerge when we tell difficult stories.
In Visible Ink Interviews: Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse
Anika Baset in conversation with Gina Williams and Guy GhouseAnika Baset speaks with Indigenous musicians Guy Ghouse and Gina Williams about the role of music and language in healing and strengthening Indigenous communities.
Transitions Film Festival 2019: Right Now’s top picks
By Caitlin Cassidy, Dinesha Perera, Zhenya Bourova and Liam FallonFeaturing technological innovation, changemakers with cutting-edge ideas, Right Now writers cover four documentaries screening at Transitions 2019.
Freshwater: A journey into liminal spaces
By Dinesha PereraExplore the liminality of humanity and beyond with Akwaeke Emezi’s debut novel, “Freshwater”, an extraordinary insight into another way of being.
Queer Screen 2019: Right Now’s top picks
By Caitlin Cassidy, David Branigan, Amilee Myson and Samaya BoromRight Now reviews Queer Screen, a celebrated film festival that showcases diversity in sexuality and gender identity.
Language learning connects to culture and country
Kirli Saunders in conversation with Right Now in conversation with Kirli SaundersKirli Saunders, founder of the Red Room Poetry’s Poetry in First Languages project, discusses the importance of First Nations language education and creative expression.