Activism

Singer Janelle Monae in a Black Dress
Janelle Monaé’s new album fights back at anti-LGBTQ+ laws
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|June 9, 2023|Activism, Equality, LGBTQ, Music, Politics, Racism
Janelle Monae's new album, ‘The Age of Pleasure’ is her first album since 2018's Dirty...
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Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte – Singer and civil rights activist dies aged 96
by adrian@visionaryarts.org.uk|April 26, 2023|Activism, Film, Music, Racism
Singer, actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte has died at his home in New...
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Image of planet earth with a plant growing from it, alongside 'Earth Day' text.
Earth Day 2023
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|April 22, 2023|Activism, Climate Change
Today is Earth Day, an annual event held on April 22, a day where environmental...
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Collage of Community nominees: Shani Dhanda, Matthew Hodson, Onyinye Udokporo, & Kwajo Tweneboa
Nominations for Visionary Arts Community Person of the Year
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|March 7, 2023|Activism, Community, Visionary Honours
The nominations for our community category have been announced, ahead of the Visionary Arts Awards,...
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Brendan Fraser as Charlie in 'The Whale' film.
‘The Whale’ star Brendan Fraser hopes to be the voice of the voiceless in new film about obesity
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|January 24, 2023|Activism, Equity, Film
'The Whale'  tells the story of a morbidly obese reclusive teacher who is trying to...
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Disabled social media star and activist, Shelby Lynch, in her wheelchair.
Disabled model uses her platform to advocate for more diversity in the fashion industry
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|January 17, 2023|Activism, Disability, Diversity, Fashion, Representation, Social Media
Disabled fashion and beauty influencer, Shelby Lynch, uses her platform to dispel myths about living...
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Vivienne Westwood
Dame Vivienne Westwood: fashion designer and activist dies aged 81
by adrian@visionaryarts.org.uk|December 30, 2022|Activism, Climate Change, Culture, Fashion
Dame Vivienne Westwood, the pioneering British fashion designer and activist has died in London at...
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