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Revista Periferias •

Bla(c)k and Indigenous Solidarity - Revista Periferias

Colonisation is an ongoing process. It did not end when Bla(c)k and Indigenous people had the right to vote, nor did it end with the immigration of non-indigenous peoples into Australia. When talking about race, racism, territory and institutions in Australia, it is impossible to do so without centring First Nations people on this stolen land.
Australia is a young country in comparison to America, which was colonised over 530 years ago. Australia is only 250 years old in comparison. There are ma...
Life With Tarisai •

You Don't Have to Rebrand This Year

As we near the end of January, many of us begin to reflect on whether we’ve made a head start on our New Year’s resolutions and 2026 rebrands. We question whether these curated identities are reflected in how we dress, speak, and behave. We fuss over unreachable goals without practice or intention, only optimisation and productivity. We are exhausted from mimicking and tired of replicating. A lack of authenticity quietly creeps into our consciousness.Like anyone with a social media feed, the tur...
Life With Tarisai •

Goodbye to the Fear of Missing Out

There is a certain feeling of sonder that pervades you when you decide for yourself. The pending grief of the day you might betray that choice, and the quiet strength of keeping your word.In the spirit of New Year’s resolutions, I decided to be honest with myself about what was holding me back from completing the projects and ambitions I know I can achieve. Somewhere toward the end of 2025, or maybe the beginning of my late twenties, I got tired of not seeing the results of my own potential.Soci...
Life With Tarisai •

In a hyper-surveillance state, journal like no one will read it

We’ve all been told to journal our feelings as a way of fleshing out our thoughts, therapeutically putting pen to paper to make sense of all the things that rattle in our brains. There are waves of journals with prompts, there are Instagram guides on your discovery page, and it’s something your therapist has been telling you for a long time.Personally, I love to journal; it has provided me a sanctuary at my lowest, it has kept memories of my achievements, and it has been a home for hopes and dr...
Life With Tarisai •

The Death of Empathy — A Learned Skill

“I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it.” – Maya AngelouLA protest, the war on Gaza, adult time for adult crime, AI sex bots, banned books, deep fake porn, destruction of the Amazon, Congo, celebrities in space, plastic surgery and that damn phone. What do all of these things have in common? They’re symptoms of a wider problem rooted in declining trust in institutions, disconnection from our neighbours, Neo-liberal capitalism and the glorification of stupidity....
Life With Tarisai •

Are You Still Operating From a Place of Scarcity?

There is a lot of fear in believing there is nothing better for you out there, that all good things that have happened to you are a result of blood, sweat and tears. In this economy and trying times, losing a job seems like a personal failure of competency. Losing a friendship or partner is a constant reflection of your inability to love properly.“But many of us seek community solely to escape the fear of being alone. Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alo...
Life With Tarisai •

Alcohol, Alcohol… and a Little Less Connection

Excessive drinking culture has rapidly permeated our livelihoods and social spaces since the decline of 3rd meeting spaces and organic social interactions. Although young people reportedly drink less than their previous generations, our hangout culture is dominated by clubbing, drink-ups and wine nights.Drinking and spending time with friends is not a new or unique cultural phenomenon of the 21st century; it’s a tale as old as time.What fascinates me is the authenticity in connection that is los...
Life With Tarisai •

Friendship and Narcissistic Self-pity.

What is absolute emotional freedom?Is it being released from the shackles of expectation and scrutiny by people whose shoes you wouldn’t want to be in?Is it expressing yourself so unconditionally you attract people who add fire to the flame?I’d argue it’s loving yourself so much you needn’t the time to self-reflect in a fashion so narcissistic you’d think you’re the only one with problems.Lately this has been my reality. I was so caught up in my own sadness, embarrassment and shame, my brain con...
Black Girl Nerds •

Black Sci-Fi and Why Every Person Should Read the Genre

Black science fiction (also known as SF) isn’t just about the representation of its socio-political commentary brought to life by storytelling.

Today we are far from short of Black SF authors that are blessing the bookshelves of public libraries and schools across the world. It isn’t surprising to know that historically Black writers have been undermined and underrepresented. Diversity in publishing is lacking but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Earlier this...