YOUTH IN REVOLT

Britain has a proud history of rebellion and there’s never been more reason to speak truth to power. Meet four young activists fighting for change in nightlife, tech, politics, and POC representation, creating communities and demanding their voices be heard

Photography Ferry Van Der Nat

MS CARRIE STACKS Ms Carrie Stacks is wearing Jimmy Choo shoes, and diamonds so expensive a man has been hired to guard them. ‘It’s every girl’s dream,’ she gasps. Stacks herself exists outside of labels – the Londoner says she’s in a state of transitioning. ‘I don’t want to define her,’ she says of herself playfully. Ms Stacks is still figuring out who she wants to be. ‘She’s beauty, art, and fabulous, and she just wants to continue her journey.’ In her quest to carve out space for QTPOC (Queer and Trans People of Colour), Stacks was an integral part of PDA, one of London’s most debauched yet secretive club nights. ‘Me and my friends needed a space, somewhere dark, murky, and sweaty where I could throw my hands in the…

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