May 2021

World Press Freedom Day 2021: Information as a Public Good

A day to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, and to defend the media from attacks on their independence
May 2021

Hachette UK launches Mo Siewcharran Prize for Unpublished Fiction Writers from Marginalised Ethnic Backgrounds

The Changing the Story diversity and inclusivity initiative aims to nurture talent from under-represented backgrounds writing in English
Apr 2021

Film Curator and Activist June Givanni Awarded the British Independent Film Awards’ Special Jury Prize

‘This history, this archive needs to be protected and that’s why I’m still working to make sure that happens in the longer term’
Apr 2021

National Stephen Lawrence Day 2021: A Legacy of Change

His death and subsequent investigation raised serious issues about police practice, highlighting institutional racism within the force
Apr 2021

Join The Team: Social Media Coordinator

We are seeking an exceptional individual with excellent digital marketing and social media skills, to help us grow our community and expand our reach
Apr 2021

Creative Future: 2021 Writers’ Award Competition is now open for entries 

The UK’s only national competition for all underrepresented writers. Win over £10,000 in cash and writer development prizes
Apr 2021

Black Girls Rock: BAFTAS 2021

Overwhelmingly, the night belonged to Rocks, with the breakout star Bukky Bakray winning the EE Rising Star Award
Apr 2021

Official Statement: Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Report

The report is a dangerous and divisive vanity project – a damming indication of how little progress has been made
Apr 2021

Funding News: April 2021

Grant and loan funding opportunities available over the coming months
Mar 2021

Funding News: March

Grant Funding, Awards and Bursary opportunities available over the coming months
Feb 2021

Coming 2 America: My Thoughts On How Far We Have Truly Come

The film missed the opportunity to shift societal bias and pursue gender equality
Feb 2021

AFRICA WRITES: 2021 Call for Ideas on Imagination, Pleasure and Activism

The 9th Festivatival returns in September with a blended virtual and in-person programme