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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1 March 2022
#BreakTheBias this International Women’s Day
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #BreakTheBias. Since a day isn’t enough, join us for the month in celebrating how women everywhere do this every day.
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28 February 2022
Interview with Edward Buxton, New Creative
Edward Buxton tells us all about his latest short Finger Prick as part of BBC New Creatives
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22 February 2022
Sir Elton John - celebrating an LGBTQ+ icon
How Sir Elton John became one of the world’s biggest LGBTQ+ icons
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22 February 2022
Fashion as protest
The history of protest is incomplete without looking at what people wore. It is how people express what cannot be said, or how they reclaim their identity. Here are a few examples of how fashion has furthered protest throughout history.
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14 February 2022
LGBTQ+ History Month : The path to legal equality in the UK
We take a look at the long and arduous path to legal equality undertaken by the LGBTQ+ community.
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11 February 2022
LGBTQ+ History Month: The first LGBTQ+ MP
To celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, we take a look at the first LGBTQ+ MP - Mareen Colquhoun.
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2 February 2022
Queer coding: a fine art and a load of old fart
Once used as a secret code by closeted filmmakers to elude censorship, queer coding has a long and complex history that has both benefitted and harmed the queer community.
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1 February 2022
Diversity in dance training with IRIE! dance theatre
IRIE! dance theatre is creating dancers for the global community
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17 January 2022
The evolution of buying second-hand
Wearing or even being seen to go into a charity shop has changed. At present, we are working towards a more sustainable way of living. As a child, it was something that provoked embarrassment, but it was a necessity.
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12 January 2022
Shape Arts premiere STIMMING R&D
Shape Arts have released their new virtual gallery invites users to explore the correlation between stimming and dance
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14 December 2021
The new ‘Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court Bill’
Remember the ‘Kill the Bill’ protests in April 2021? New amendments might mean that protests begin once again.
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24 November 2021
Brit Awards will scrap gendered categories for 2022
The awards ceremony has said that it aims to be “as inclusive as possible”.
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24 November 2021
Taking it like a man: An exploration of Jackass, masculinity, and the queer community
A look into the, perhaps surprising, queer cultural relevance of prank TV show and film series Jackass and its ability to deconstruct and ridicule hegemonic masculinity.
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15 November 2021
BBC quits Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme
The broadcasting company has parted ways with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, raising questions as to its commitment to ensuring equality for its employees.
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5 November 2021
Report shows that number of minority ethnic characters in children’s books has increased
The report displays a fourfold increase in the amount of diversity found in children’s literature, when compared to four years ago.
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29 October 2021
Sussex professor resigns following controversial transphobic comments
Kathleen Stock’s resignation is a win for the University of Sussex’s students, who protested after her transphobic comments left many feeling unsafe.
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28 October 2021
Being a Black woman in tech, with Mel Ezechukwu
Mel Ezechukwu speaks on being a Black woman in the tech industry for Black History Month.
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19 October 2021
Black creatives to watch out for
Inspiring and innovative Black creatives to support during Black History Month and onwards.