Raise your voice
We are a space for critical and creative expression that aims to disrupt barriers of privilege and centre voices from the margins. We host a broad variety of in-depth analysis, interviews, reviews, poetry, photo galleries and videos from a talented and growing community of contributors. We champion ethical campaigns, bring BAME affairs and insights to the fore, and celebrate invigorating commentary from across the spectrum of arts and culture. As part of this, we endeavour to connect more communities to the arts and theatre, and we cover a range of films and festivals beyond the popularised mainstream.
Who we are
The Platform was formed by a collective of students and educators united in their desire to improve representation in the media by creating a space in which grassroots voices can be amplified. Following a pilot run, the site was formally launched in 2011. Since then, The Platform has grown an international base of readers, writers and editors. Our diverse editorial team remain rooted in our founding vision – driven by a passion to promote responsible, meaningful and nuanced opinion reflective of our varied societies.
A platform for you
Over the past decade, our editors and writers have enabled marginalised and compelling stories to have the space they deserve. By giving our diverse international community of writers the stage to define the issues that matter, we seek to promote a better understanding of the world we share. From the expertise of leading academics, journalists and specialists to the refreshing insights of new up-and-coming writers, we host a rich exchange of ideas.
We always welcome new perspectives. This is Your Platform. Raise your voice.
For submissions guidelines, click here.
Follow us
Twitter and Instagram: @YourPlatformUK
Facebook: www.facebook.com/yourplatformuk
Contact us
Meet the team
Editor-in-Chief: Zainab Rahim
Deputy Editor: L Amatullah
Editorial Assistants
Samia Gundkalli
Umar Ali
Culture
Film Editor: Louis Bayman
Politics & Society
Legal Affairs Editor: Fatima Jichi
Health Editor: Shireen Hilmi
Politics Editor: Raashid Riza
Spirituality
Spirituality Editor: Sharaiz Chaudhry
World
World Editor: Tijen Horoz
US Editor: Theodora Danylevich
Social Media
Leila Alrayes
Noor Rahim
Anja McLoughlin
Copy Editors
Uzma Ali
Sarah Williams
Farah Fayyaz
Video Editor
Kate Drucquer
Feature Development
Eyad Abuali
Website Development
Nathan Nelson with assistance from Manal Shire
The views expressed in The Platform’s published content are solely those of the authors and contributors, and do not necessarily reflect the position of The Platform.
The Platform was co-founded by Zainab Rahim, L Amatullah and Mujibul Islam.
