Voicebox: Activism

Never before have so many issues been championed at once. The environment; equal rights for ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+; an end to class discrimination and access to opportunities for the disabled. It's been over 100 years since women in the UK were first allowed to vote and the feminist fight for gender equality still continues. Refugees in desperate need of help and compassion are instead treated as criminals. Activism is integral to making these issues mainstream and bringing about much needed change. We at Voice want to shine a light on these movements, and specifically how you are campaigning for change. Big or small, global or personal, we can all make a difference, and we want to hear your stories. So whether you're at the forefront of an international movement, or you've just decided to cut down on plastic, share your story and help inspire others to make the world a brighter place!
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25 May 2020
Barriers to Participation Within the Arts
So many people don't participate within the arts or find it hard to do so. I want to find out what the barriers to participation within the arts are, how this has come to be and what is being done to help tackle this issue.
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13 May 2020
How to: Be eco-friendly on a budget
A hot topic at the moment, and for good reason, but how can you save the world when you’re trying to save your bank balance?
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10 March 2020
The plastic cup: A thorn in the eco warrior musician’s side
With so many bands jumping on the Climate Change bandwagon, do their messages create behavioural change? With the amount of plastic left at The O2 after The 1975 graced its stage, the answer appears to be no. But where does the blame lie?
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4 March 2020
Mars and Beyond
Mars and Beyond explores the dark future that may await the planet when climate change takes hold. From obese people made of silicone to recycled coffee cups turned into coral reefs, this art exhibition is an eclectic mix of dystopian design.
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12 February 2020
Cultural Appropriation in the Arts
My opinion and research about cultural appropriation and its place in the art world.
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25 November 2019
Are theatres able to prioritise sustainability?
With the climate crisis finally being addressed, I wanted to discover how sustainable theatres are, and if they can do more.
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7 November 2019
Evaluating & Reviewing My Leadership Project
Written by Danni Ruth
7/11/2019 20:13
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8 October 2019
Extinction Rebellion October protests: day one
Images and observations from the first day of the Extinction Rebellion protests.
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30 September 2019
‘Thunberg’
The young lady of such global importance we’re starting to call her by her last name only.
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28 September 2019
Interview with Talia Woodin, photographer and Extinction Rebellion Youth media coordinator
"I picked up my first camera at the age of seven and have rarely been seen without one since!"
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22 September 2019
We're all screwed if we don't take action now
Those who know me well know that I cherish the opportunity to educate people on our inevitable extinction if we don’t do something to fix climate change. The Global Climate Strike In London is another great chance for me to decry our preventable doom
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22 September 2019
Millions march across the world for immediate climate action
‘Enough is enough’
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21 September 2019
London Climate Crisis protest: in pictures
This week on Friday 20th September, I hopped over to Westminster to kickstart this weeks Global Climate strike, spearheaded by Greta Thunberg just over a year ago.
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18 September 2019
My Spoken Word Challenge! Feedback Needed!
For my unit 1 challenge I have decided to throw my hand in Spoken Word/Poetry writing. I would love to hear your feedback on a couple of my pieces :)
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18 June 2019 – 28 June 2019
Applications to the Near Now Fellowship are now open!
Helping pioneers explore and realise bold new ideas
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12 May 2019
Extinction Rebellion: Who are they and why on earth are they rebelling?
Everything you need to know about the radical climate activists, their three key demands and what they've achieved
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13 April 2019
Why is there no representation of black people in the arts?
The arts issue I have chosen is about representation of black people in the arts. I wanted to explore why this is.