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What role does the creative industries play in advancing societal change and challenging systemic inequality?
After speaking on a panel about the role of creative industries in promoting societal change, I’ve had more thoughts. The challenges we face—racial tensions, budget cuts to the arts, cost-of-living crises, global atrocities, and even the devastating impact of fast fashion—are not isolated. They're interconnected.
HOW DID BLACK HISTORY MONTH START IN THE UK?
October is Black History Month in the UK, a time to honour Black heritage and amplify voices that have been overlooked. This year's theme, "Reclaiming Narratives," urges us to challenge stereotypes and celebrate untold stories. By embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we can create a culture where everyone thrives.
YOU’VE GOT TO WATCH ‘GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS’
Shuchi Talati's award-winnning coming-of-age feature 'Girls We Be Girls' is a nuanced look at the complexities of navigating young romance, attraction and the pressure to live up to expectations. With beautiful performances by Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti and Kesav Binoy Kiran, this is a must-watch.
Why 'The Queen Of My Dreams' Should Be on Your Watchlist
Fawzia Mirza's visually stunning, genre-hopping, time-traveling debut feature stands out. This semi-autobiographical film, set across Karachi and Toronto, brings together themes of grief, love, loss, religion, sexuality, and the complex dynamics of a mother-daughter relationship. Yet, despite its weighty subject matter, it carries a warmth and lightness that will surprise you.
6 Steps to Address a Weak Workplace Response to the U.K. Riots
In the wake of last week’s UK riots, it’s clear where workplaces stand on their DEI commitments made during the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement. While some have made progress, others reveal their promises may have been empty.
Free Online Wellness Classes to Support Communities Facing Racism
OTHER BOX is partnering with UNEARTHED to provide you with over 300 classes in movement, breathwork and meditation to help support our community’s wellbeing in light of last week's events.
U.K. Riots: how leaders can step up and take action
With the ongoing extreme racial and fascist riots across the U.K., including today's planned disturbances in London, this is far from a 'business as usual' situation. Business Owners, Managers, Community and Network Leaders–This is your time to step up.
Supporting Employees of Colour During the UK Riots: 10 Key Actions for Employers
We got to this point due to decades of abuse of misinformation and disinformation about colonialism, the British Empire, immigration, and the demonisation of Islam, all leading to the dehumanisation of Black and Brown people throughout British history.
How salary transparency is linked to pay equity
Salary transparency isn't just a trendy buzzword. It's an essential step in creating a fair, equal, and trusting workplace. But what does it mean, and why is it important?
What do We Mean By ‘Make Space for Difference’?
Read the story behind our mission and how it drives everything we do at Other Box.
Does nature discriminate?
The benefits of being out in nature, particularly for mental health, are well-researched and reported. But there’s a gap that many people may be less aware of in the West: the racial gap.
5 LEGAL TERMS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERs SHOULD KNOW
After navigating covid, work disruptions, and a scaling business, I found myself diving into legalities like invoicing, cancellations, and contracts. After insightful talks with legal professionals, I'm excited to share my insights to help small business owners and freelancers protect their businesses.
5 DIVERSE COMEDIES TO WATCH ON NETFLIX
Check out this post for your diverse show recommendations on Netflix during lockdown! We’re kicking off with comedy shows because we all could use a little humour and light relief when we’re facing the biggest global pandemic of our lifetimes.
Furlough + Bias: An Open letter to Business Leaders
Business leaders are facing some of the toughest decisions of their careers. One for which there is no blueprint or guidelines. It is a great unknown. Whether having to furlough staff, give out redundancies or lay them off, there is something those decision-makers need to be aware of more than ever: unconscious bias.
HOW TO LIVE OUT LOUD: OTHER BOX TAKEOVER at APPLE
We kicked off International Women’s Day activities with our second annual takeover of the Apple Covent Garden store in London, where we curated a panel on empowerment, confidence and self-worth.
10 BUSINESS LESSONS FROM FEMALE FOUNDERs
As 2019 ends, our founders reflect on what they have learned this year as female founders of a growing business. They have found that self-kindness, self-care, and self-worth have all significantly enhanced their leadership skills.
PRIYANKA CHOPRA: REPRESENTATION ISN’T ENOUGH
On August 10th at BeautyCon, Priyanka Chopra was confronted by Ayesha Malik about a tweet praising the Indian Armed Forces. The tweet followed airstrikes by India that escalated hostilities with Pakistan over the disputed Kashmir region, a source of tension since 1947.
