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Exploring Rights and Personal Expression in Conversations💬✨ This video highlights engaging discussions on rights and distractions, emphasizing the importance of personal expression within cultural movements. Join us as we navigate through vibrant dialogues that resonate with our everyday experiences and challenges. #RightsMatter #PersonalExpression #CulturalConversations #EngagingDialogue #ReflectAndDiscuss #EverydayVoices #DialogueForChange #CommunityTalks #ExpressYourself #CulturalReflections

I have co-edited my first special edition journal for Art and the Public Sphere called, Queer(ing) Art, Curation and Collaboration with my partner Dr Chris Green. The overall aim of the issue is to explore current trends in queer art, curatorial practice and forms of collaboration. The articles in this issue draw on international perspectives that provide the reader with global approaches to the topics in question. You can have a read of our introductory essay below, where you can also get access to the rest of the journal. https://lnkd.in/edZCJcyF

The inimitable Alex Pascall with his partner Joyce and Human Rights Lawyer Jacqueline McKenzie receiving a round of applause at London's National Gallery Ondaatje Wing Theatre. He'd been recounting his rich history. Alex Pascall is a legend, but I imagine how many practitioners in the EDI and creative industries' space know of him and his legacy. I'd been planning to write an article in an international academic journal on the contribution of UK Black people to BBC radio. It followed the discovery of archive from a show I co-presented on the BBC in London in the early 90s. But it was Pascall who broke this broadcasting ground in the 70s. At the height of his fame, I would find out that you could hail a black cab anywhere in London and ask to be taken to Black Londoners, and the cab driver would know where to go. Pascall interviewed some of the top black celebrities and VIPs of that era, such as Bob Marley, Angela Davis and Muhammad Ali. He was one of the key figures behind the Notting Hill carnival and co-founded the Voice – Britain’s first national black newspaper. What does Pascall's journey teach us and how does that apply to generations that follow? Sometimes in the EDI space it appears as if we're addressing new issues, when they've long existed in some guise placed somewhere in the corner. Our knowledge of the past helps frame our futures. Modern education is a continual reference to what came before. Some knowledge is eliminative, for example a new physics formula. Other times it's additive, as in the social sciences. At times it seems like knowledge in EDI could do more to assemble antecedents of grounded ideas to thwart current issues. . In writing the piece I discovered this from speaking to a BBC executive turned academic himself, Dr Liam McCarthy. I asked him why Black programmes did not enjoy the same level of care and growth given to Asian programmes. "McCarthy concluded there was no central policy to coordinate a strategy. Programming was in the gift of station managers. This policy stemmed from two conferences held by the BBC in 1965 for the Asian and Caribbean communities. The Asian delegates argued strongly for discrete programming in South Asian languages whilst the Caribbean delegates saw themselves as British and pushed for better representation across BBC output. Inadvertently it set back Black programming on the BBC for decades as the conference was seen as the “settled view” of Britain’s black communities." Imagine that , a position taken in 1965 being held as the watermark thereon for British Black people, even today? Pascal's success at the BBC would come to an end in unfavourable circumstances. It would be a lesson we, his successor's could have done with. You can find out more here: Black London (BBC GLR 1991-1993) the Importance of a BBC Radio Archive for Black British People and Scholars https://lnkd.in/exG_Z7fA www.viewmagazine.tv #edi #DEI #equality #creativeindustry #Black #radio #podcast

Amidst this diversity of perspectives, we encounter significant challenges in the discourse on human rights. Cultural relativism presents a formidable obstacle, as it questions the universality of human rights and challenges the imposition of Western norms on non-Western societies. Critics argue that cultural relativism can be used to justify human rights abuses and perpetuate cultural hegemony. Striking a balance between respecting cultural diversity and upholding universal human rights poses a complex ethical dilemma, one that requires careful consideration and dialogue. Through our examination of these challenges, we seek to navigate the complexities of human rights discourse and foster a deeper understanding of the intersection between culture and rights. # Cultural relativism

I am delighted to announce that the collective volume "Decolonial Cultural Practices Towards Pluriversal Cultural Institutions and Policies" is out! Special thanks to Dr. Meike Lettau and Özlem Canyürek for asking me to participate and supporting me. I'm interested to hear what you think about my chapter "Attempts to establish equality and diversity in the cultural sector – analysing documenta 15". https://lnkd.in/dMeSu5FY

Culture, Masks, and Personal Freedom: A Public Debate 🎭🇺🇸 In this video, we delve into a lively discussion that touches on cultural identity and the freedom of expression. Witness the clash of perspectives as individuals confront each other's views in a public setting. Embrace the dialogue around personal choices and societal norms. #CulturalIdentity #PersonalFreedom #PublicDebate #FaceMasks #DiversePerspectives #FreedomOfExpression #SocietalNorms #CulturalDiscussion #CivicEngagement #DialoguesInPublic

🌎 An inspiring case study of Local Contexts' Notices in use at Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts (The Indiannapolis Museum of Art at Newfields). 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gTmW3k5W "Newfields is committed to being a proactive partner in the fight for Indigenous data sovereignty and is humbled to be the first art museum in North America to implement Local Contexts’ Notices." The article is an excellent resource for those managing collections and considering ways to better CARE for the data they hold.

"Where, after all, do human rights begin? In small places, close to home," said Eleanor Roosevelt in 1948. And that statement still rings true in 2024. Human rights only become a reality when people can exercise them in their daily lives. On this year's International Human Rights Day, we extend a different call: a call for self-reflection and empathy. How can we navigate a growing polarization? How can we shape the reality of human rights together? Together with us, take a moment today, to reflect on the importance of human rights and how you, as an individual, can promote human rights on a local level. Find our message via: https://lnkd.in/dcZm4fXG #humanrightsstatement #internationalhumanrightsday #polarization #localchange #localinitiatives #changemakers #empoweringchangemaker #weareallchangemakers #humanrightscall #selfreflection #empathy #humanrights

Today, we celebrate the International Day of Human Rights, a reminder of the universal values of dignity, equality, and freedom that unite us all. This day is not only a call to protect fundamental rights but also an opportunity to honor cultural heritage, which embodies the diverse identities and shared histories of humanity. Cultural heritage, whether tangible or intangible, reflects our collective spirit and resilience, fostering mutual respect and understanding. By preserving and promoting our cultural heritage, we uphold the rights to identity, expression, and participation in cultural life, as enshrined in human rights principles. Let us commit to safeguarding these treasures as we work toward a more inclusive and equitable world for future generations. #HumanRightsDay #CulturalHeritage #EqualityForAll

Thank goodness for the brilliant legal mind of Professor Kenji Yoshino to help guide us through the potential impacts of the future administration. These frameworks can help practitioners craft strategies for 2025 and beyond. Kenji, along with co-authors David Glasgow and Christina Joseph, outline three models of doing DEI in a hostile environment: 1️⃣ Model 1: “When In Rome.” Comply, but don’t over-comply 2️⃣ Model 2: “Embassy.” Create a safe haven 3️⃣ Model 3: “Advocate.” Shift the narrative The models recognize that sometime, we must shift the strategies in times of "closed doors" in order to sustain the choir and keep the movement going. (See the article I wrote with Sarah Soule, Shelley J. Correll and Melissa C. Thomas-Hunt on "How DEI Can Survive This Era of Backlash" https://lnkd.in/gjHyg94r) None of us are strong enough to bolster the work alone, but together, we can.