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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19 April 2022
Review: WINK
This New Creatives short is about a group of young queer punks taking back their favourite pub.
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14 April 2022
Why are some fashion items inexplicably gendered?
Nail polish, skirts, makeup: they’re all seen as feminine today, but if you ask someone why, you’re unlikely to get a real answer. Men have worn all of them in numerous cultures and societies across history – so what changed?
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13 April 2022
How accessible is the gaming industry?
We look at how accessible the gaming industry for disabled consumers
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13 April 2022
“LOVE”: A short film with a deep meaning
We take a look at the making of and message behind Gemma Harvey’s new short film “LOVE” – a love story told from the perspective of someone with a learning disability, not a story of the disability itself.
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1 April 2022
Turning Red Review: Pixar goes through puberty
'Turning Red’ is a nostalgic heartfelt coming-of-age story with a banging soundtrack.
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1 April 2022
Don’t call the 'ban' on conversion therapy a U-turn if it doesn't protect trans rights
Broken promises – it seems the government has forgotten the T in LGBTQ+ with their latest U-turn on banning conversion therapy.
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1 April 2022
Catcalling across generations
For most women, catcalling is a shared experience. But have you ever wondered how similar our experiences are?
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31 March 2022
Interview with Sharon Gaffka: former Love-Islander & activist
Sharon Gaffka is perhaps best known for her appearance on last year’s summer season of Love Island. What is less known is that she has since been using her platform to champion causes like anti-racism, and we talk to her about this.
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31 March 2022
The women who inspire us
A collaborative piece celebrating the women who inspire us the most.
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30 March 2022
The Cuckoo Cage: New Origin Stories
Black British authors reimagine UK protestors as superheroes.
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30 March 2022
Fat, Black, female and winning
An unapologetic ode to my fat, Black female self.
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29 March 2022
With Whom on Zoom | Henry Fraser
Artist, author, and activist Henry Fraser let's us in on life as a mouth painter and advocate for disability rights
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29 March 2022
How to make women feel safer
Here are some tips for men to help women feel more comfortable when in public.
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28 March 2022
Then Barbara Met Alan: How much have disability rights really changed?
BBC drama Then Barbara Met Alan documents the 1995 disability rights movement but how much has society progressed?
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27 March 2022
Misogyny means that women are still struggling to progress in motorsport
Has the situation for women in motorsport improved over the years, or is misogyny as rampant as ever?
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24 March 2022
Interview with Nikhwat Marawat, The Delicate Mind
Nikhwat Marawat is the founder of the award-winning mental health charity The Delicate Mind. Nikhwat’s charity was founded after his brother died by suicide and serves racialised communities, tackling mental health.
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22 March 2022
Interview with Sabrina Clarke and Zena Tuitt, Niche On Demand
Sabrina Clarke and Zena Tuitt are the founding members of Black creative studio - Niche On Demand. Hailing from a financial background the pair executive produces, funds, and distributes original content from Black creatives.
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22 March 2022
“Go Back To Where You Came From" - Racism In Britain
Ask anybody that is an ethnic minority and they’ve likely been told to ‘go back to where you came from’. The UK however is still thought to be a progressive society where racism is dismissed as being an issue, I explore this myth.