What we expect of Black people comes with historical baggage. The danger is when we internalise those expectations without untangling the baggage. Let’s talk about what black creatives are really capable of.

 

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Black hair is beautiful. We need a creative culture that isn’t uncomfortable genuinely saying that. ⁣We need a creative perspective that’s capable of centring the black experience. And more than anything, we all need spaces that make us feel valuable. ⁣⁣

 

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People are inherently valuable. You don’t need to look or act a certain way to be worth anyone’s time. But too often creative culture makes value exclusive to certain types of people. It’s time we changed that.

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Language is powerful. Our words represent what we believe. If we want to communicate with care, then we have to see people as valuable individuals.

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Racism has history on its side. That history is uncomfortable but we can’t let it become a barrier to changing our present. If we want inclusivity at the heart of creative culture, we need to examine our own hearts first.

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