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Malorie Blackman – Just Sayin’, My Life in Words
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October 31, 2022
October 31, 2022
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Literature
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Representation
Malorie Blackman’s life story is a testament to hope, humour and honesty. Funny, frank, and...
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Disney has debuted its first plus-size heroine in a new short film Reflect
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rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk
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October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022
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Diversity
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Film
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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
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rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk
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October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022
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Tony Warner is an author, historian, activist, and the founder of Black History Walks, which explores...
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Watch our debate on ‘Representation vs Tokenism’, hosted by Afua Hirsch
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adrian@visionaryarts.org.uk
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October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022
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We were honoured to have an amazing panel of speakers at our event ‘Should The...
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New Judi Love documentary explores the barriers faced by Black women in the UK
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October 17, 2022
October 17, 2022
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Television
Comedian and ‘Loose Women’ panellist, Judi Love, explores the social, political and economic barriers that...
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Representation vs Tokenism – Should the next James Bond be Black? Live panel discussion hosted by Afua Hirsch.
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rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk
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October 7, 2022
October 10, 2022
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The media and entertainment industries have been accused of having a tokenistic approach to casting,...
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Q&A with Martinican pianist & composer, Serge Sainte Rose
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rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk
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October 4, 2022
October 5, 2022
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Culture
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As part of this year’s Black History Month, we sat down with Serge Sainte Rose, an...
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Netflix unveils teaser for Bridgerton spin-off prequel with a mixed race Queen Charlotte
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rebecca@visionaryarts.org.uk
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September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022
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Diversity
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Netflix have released a first look trailer for their upcoming spin-off series, Queen Charlotte: A...
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Mattel to release Barbie dolls with disabilities after campaign from Rose Ayling-Ellis
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adrian@visionaryarts.org.uk
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August 17, 2022
August 17, 2022
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Disability
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Representation
Barbie has been given a new makeover to help represent those living with disabilities -...
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Trailblazing Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89
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adrian@visionaryarts.org.uk
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August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022
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Film
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Representation
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Television
Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura...
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