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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10 October 2022
Interview with Akash Prasad and Moses Alexander
Akash Prasad and Moses Alexander talk to us about their film ‘All the Same’, the challenges they faced and its re-release on October 10.
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10 October 2022
The beauty of BlackJoyTok
The Black lived experience is not all about misfortune. And, although it’s important to witness, so is Black joy: welcome to BlackJoyTok.
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7 October 2022
The best IG accounts to follow for Black joy
It’s time to bring some Black joy to your Instagram timeline.
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5 October 2022
Best Black reads of 2022 so far
A list of great Black literature released in 2022 so far...
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4 October 2022
Are teen movies as relatable as we think?
Teen movies have a huge influence on our perception of the world and ourselves. So what is the impact of the limited Queer and multiethnic representation the genre offers?
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3 October 2022
Let’s Talk Black British Music
Celebrating Black British music this Black History Month.
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1 October 2022
Dropped Tea Theatre return with highly successful ‘KNOCK DOWN’ project
A new 2022 collaboration with Brixton House, highlighting Brixton’s history and personal stories via weekend-long performance promenade across the local area.
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1 October 2022
A word on Black History Month
Let's change the narrative and focus on Black joy this Black History Month.
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21 September 2022
Interview with award-winning author Pumla Dineo Gqola
Award-winning author Pumla Dineo Gqola speaks to us about her latest book, Female Fear Factory, and how the only way for women to have a brighter tomorrow is to dismantle the patriarchy altogether.
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14 September 2022
Ok Mentor host first ever Summit ‘Owning Your Path’
This September, Ok Mentor is hosting their first in-person event in almost three years, helping the next generation of young women to own their path in their creative careers.
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5 September 2022
When media tropes feed the flames of misogyny
Romanticising the degradation and objectification of women in the media can normalise such behaviour in reality, teaching young women that they exist as second-class humans.
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5 September 2022
Let's talk about Transgender representation
The media and the transgender community have had a complex history and have been locked in a complicated relationship for decades.
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25 August 2022
The Actress by Long Lane Theatre Company
The forgotten and wronged women of the 1660's London theatre scene are here to finally tell their story.
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6 August 2022
My experience as a performer with a chronic illness
Gigi explores their experience working whilst battling an incurable illness called ulcerative colitis. A form of IBD, this illness flares up suddenly and can impact daily life but also can be stable and well controlled through medication.
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5 August 2022
What is the manosphere and why does it represent an active threat to women?
The manosphere is an online community fuelled with misogyny, violent culture and anti-feminist rhetoric actively spreading harmful messaging regarding women to society.
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4 August 2022
Brick Lane: A case study for gentrification gone wrong
Located in the heart of the East End, a vibrant street once fuelled with aromas from Asian to Caribbean cuisines, now paints a very different picture.At present, Brick Lane represents the inevitable outcome of gentrification.
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18 July 2022
The American Dream is not for people of colour
The USA’s vision of total self-achievement and self-actualisation is not only overly idealistic but also intended for just a small portion of the population.
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7 July 2022
Kae Tempest "The Line is a Curve" Album Review
Kae Tempest is back with their first album in three years and they are doing what they do best.