A critical feminist text that interrogates the failings of the mainstream feminist movement. Kendall explores how all too often the focus of mainstream feminism is not on basic survival for the many, but on increasing privilege for the few. Hood Feminism is both an irrefutable indictment of a movement in flux and also clear-eyed assessment of how to save it.

This revolutionary book reclaims feminism from consumerism through exploring state violence against women, reproductive justice, transmisogyny, sex work, gendered Islamophobia and much more, showing that the struggle for gendered liberation is a struggle for justice, one that can transform the world for everybody.

This is a collection of essays, speeches, and poems. The collection focuses on key themes such as: shifting language into action, silence as a form of violence, and the importance of history.

The Handmaid’s tale is a futuristic dystopian novel around the written record of a woman, Offred, living in sexual slavery within a repressive Christian theocracy. The novel alternates between text describing her present and past life. Atwood explores themes of subjugated women in a patriarchal society, loss of female agency and individuality and the suppression of women's reproductive rights.

The Joys of Motherhood tells the moving story of Nnu Ego, a West African woman devoted to her children, giving them all her life - with the result that she finds herself friendless and alone in middle age. Emecheta explores the responsibility, joys, pain and all that comes with being a mother, the expectation placed on African women from a young age.

Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father's inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty--until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Hardening her heart, the young woman sets out to claim what is owed and soon gains a reputation for being able to turn silver into gold.

In Derry, Northern Ireland, a young girl and her cousin embark on many exciting adventures after they attend a Catholic girls' school in the midst of a national conflict.

Arabella, a young woman, struggles to remember the events that took place during her night out with friends. However, she soon realises that she was drugged and taken advantage of. Resisting the label of sexual assault victim, Arabella takes on the painful, freeing climb to who she could be.

Nida Manzoor's anarchic and irreverent music comedy about a Muslim female punk band - called Lady Parts - who are on a mission to find a lead guitarist and maybe, just maybe, get a proper gig.

The story follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—and details their passage from childhood to womanhood.

Hidden Figures tells the story of these three African-American mathematicians; Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson. During the Cold War, the trio worked at Nasa's Langley Research Centre in Hampton as the US raced against the USSR to put a man into space. They served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. Meanwhile, they also have to deal with racial and gender discrimination at work.

Lady Bird is a 2017 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Greta Gerwig. As senior year comes to an end, Lady Bird must strive to navigate through the ups and downs in her relationships while trying to get into a prestigious college and become popular.

Ever wonder why the world is the way it is? Each Wednesday on Not Past It host Simone Polanen will pick a moment from the very same week in history and tell you how it shaped our lives today.

Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. It includes a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavour.

The Receipts podcast is a fun, honest podcast fronted by three girls who are willing to talk about anything and everything. From relationships to everyday life experiences, you can expect unadulterated girl talk with no filter.

Afro Caribbean Heritage Centre: please see more for information

Anthony Walker Foundation: The AWF is a registered charity established by Anthony’s family after his racially motivated murder in Liverpool in 2005.

The Goddess Project: is a social group based in Liverpool for women of colour, organizing social activities as well as educational events and signposting.

The Liverpool 8 Black History Group: is a group for people to get involved with clack history in Liverpool, keeping a balance between searching deep for the truth and celebrating black achievements.

Movema: is a BAME led Liverpool community organisation who celebrate diversity through dance to promote understanding and share stories. They collaborate with partners across the city to create safe spaces for communities to come together to learn about different cultures and equip people with skills for the future.