Diversity

Model Ellie Goldstein in a Red top holding the new Barbie doll with Down Syndrome
Barbie launches first doll with Down’s Syndrome in move to make the toy world more inclusive
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|May 5, 2023|Disability, Diversity
Mattel has unveiled its first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome, a toy designed to represent...
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Image of Rapper Stormzy all in Black, sitting down looking at the camera
Stormzy’s #Merky Book festival aims to inspire new generation of young creatives
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|April 24, 2023|Diversity, Literature
Aspiring young creatives gathered in Camden over the weekend for the first #Merky Books free...
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Image of actress Simone Ashley
Bridgerton star Simone Ashley supports British South Asian creatives in new ‘Bold Steps’ campaign
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|February 7, 2023|Culture, Diversity, Film, Representation
Simone Ashley, one of the stars of popular Netflix series Bridgerton and Sex Education is partnering with...
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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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Colourful collage Image of ITV presenters Katie Piper, Charlene White, Andy Peters and Lorraine Kelly.
Britain’s most loved presenters open up about the importance of representation in TV in new documentary
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|January 3, 2023|Diversity, Documentary, Equity, Racism, Representation, Television
A moving new documentary ‘Becoming The Person I Wanted To See’ features some of Britain’s...
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Photograph of Silent Witness' Liz Carr in wheelchair
Silent Witness star creates guidelines to empower disabled creators
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|December 16, 2022|Disability, Diversity, Film, Television
Silent Witness star Liz Carr and former BBC channel executive Tanya Motie have designed a...
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Singer Lizzo accepting People's Choice Award & celebrating 17 female activists for their work to better communities.
Lizzo uses platform to uplift inspiring activists in empowering awards speech
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|December 8, 2022|Diversity, Equality, Equity, Music
Singer Lizzo won the People’s Champion award at the recent People’s Choice Awards, an honor...
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Disney has debuted its first plus-size heroine in a new short film Reflect
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|October 27, 2022|Diversity, Film, Representation
For the first time in their 85-year history, Walt Disney Animation Studios has debuted its...
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Spotlight: Tony Warner – Founder of Black History Walks
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|October 25, 2022|Business, Diversity, Literature, Representation
Tony Warner is an author, historian, activist, and the founder of Black History Walks, which explores...
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Should The Next James Bond Be Black?
Representation vs Tokenism – Should the next James Bond be Black? Live panel discussion hosted by Afua Hirsch.
by rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk|October 7, 2022|Culture, Diversity, Film, Racism, Representation, Uncategorized
The media and entertainment industries have been accused of having a tokenistic approach to casting,...
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