Voicebox: Identity and Equality

We believe that the arts, and society as a whole, is better when it is diverse. Better representation, equal opportunities, and a voice for everyone should be an expectation, not a pipe dream. There should be more accurate depictions of LGBTQ+ relationships on screen, more BAME talent celebrated in award ceremonies, and more access for disabled people in theatre. People should be able to see themselves represented and acknowledged in society. Our differences are what make us the same, and we should cherish that, and build upon it to make a better world for all.
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21 January 2021
Winter Film Festival: Black Identity
The latest in the Winter Film Festival series, Black Identity is a spoken word film that celebrates It how Black people across the diaspora come to love themselves.
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21 January 2021
Interview with Femi Adebowale, film director
Femi Adebowale is the director of Black Identity, a film that explores microaggressions Black people face in the UK. Voice is featuring the film as part of our Winter Film Festival.
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8 January 2021
Interview with Sam Oddie, film-maker
Sam Oddie is a filmmaker from Manchester who has been trying to break into the film industry since he was 15. His film D'Vina is part of the Voice Winter Film Festival showcase.
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9 December 2020
LGBTQ+ charity Just Like Us launches new campaign #YoungerMe
Just Like Us, the charity for LGBT+ young people, is launching a new campaign this December called #YoungerMe to raise awareness that growing up LGBT+ is still unacceptably tough.
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27 November 2020
I Am Norman
A uniquely disturbing take on the repercussions of conversion therapy.
Trigger warning: Themes of suicide are mentioned in this review.
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14 November 2020
School uniforms: smartly-dressed equaliser or an unnecessary burden?
School uniform is well meaning, put in place to promote equality and pride, but it can also be problematic. Let’s discuss the pros and the cons of school attire.
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16 November 2020 – 20 November 2020
NGYT This Is Me Dance Tutorial for Odd Socks Day!
Free NGYT Odd Socks Day and Anti Bullying Week Dance Tutorial for Primary, Infant and Junior Schools!
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5 December 2020
Twenty in 2020: Black Writers, British Voices
Twentyin2020 Online Book Festival sponsored by Audible, celebrating Black British Writers, produced by Jacaranda Books – a leading independent publisher.
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10 November 2020
Why Haven’t I learnt about this before?
…Was my initial reaction to an eye opening and moving lecture delivered by Dr Samantha Ege, University of Oxford on black classical music.
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10 November 2020
Notes On Being A Lady
Notes On Being A Lady, a short film from the BBC New Creatives programme, gracefully interprets the struggle of being Black and female through interpretative dance and poetry.
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10 November 2020
Interview with Zodwa Nyoni, New Creative
Voice’s assistant editor Saskia Calliste caught up with Zodwa Nyoni about her short film, ‘Notes On Being A Lady’, as part of BBC New Creatives.
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6 November 2020
Afro Hair Rituals
Afro Hair Rituals, from the BBC New Creatives Project, is a short film with a big message that all Black girls could benefit from hearing more often.
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6 November 2020
Interview with Amber Akaunu, New Creative
Voice’s assistant editor Saskia Calliste caught up with Amber Akaunu about her debut short film, ‘Afro Hair Rituals’ as part of BBC New Creatives.
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6 October 2020
Winner for 2020 BBC Young Writers’ Award announced
‘Heartbreakingly well-written’ story that tackles otherhood and disability representation takes home the prize
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30 September 2020
Interview with Joanne Roughton-Arnold, singer and founder of formidAbility
In the following podcast, you'll hear the edited audio of Sienna’s live Instagram interview with Joanne Roughton-Arnold, singer and founder of formidAbility.
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30 September 2020
Interview with Sam Klegerman, photographer
Global fashion photographer Sam Klegerman talks about their career and their new publication Yes No Thank You Goodbye, an honest and vulnerable photographic narrative that documents their mother's early on-set Alzheimer’s.
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21 September 2020
New Normal: Disability
Covid-19 has brought many difficulties and challenges. What if despite the problems that have arisen with tackling a global pandemic comes something new and brighter? A better way of living, working and acceptance for everybody inhabiting this world.
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9 September 2020
Interview with with Michelle Sewell, Hack Theatre
In the following podcast, you'll hear the edited audio of Sienna’s live Instagram interview with Michelle Sewell from Hack Theatre, who presented a series of short films and interviews which explore inclusivity in the arts industry.