Category: ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)
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The Six Chinese Titanic survivors: Uncovering hidden British history with Voice ESEA’s ECHO exhibition
History author Steven Schwankert’s new book “The Six” uncovers the hidden and forgotten stories of the Titanic’s six Chinese survivors more than 100 years ago. Coinciding with the fateful anniversary and released as a companion to “The Six” documentary from 2021, this eye-opening book is surprisingly detailed and thought-provoking, and…
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Aladdin on tour: a whole new world of ESEA representation
The story of “Aladdin” is a historical and varied one, having been through many mills of transliterations. But whatever the “street rat’s” origins are, the musical adaptation is certainly showing how diverse the theatre industry can be when it comes to casting, especially with regards to ESEA representation.
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COMING SOON: Yellow Peril Awareness Day
Voice ESEA are launching Yellow Peril Awareness Day on 6th May to help spread awareness of the history of Yellow Peril and Sinophobia against Chinese and East and Southeast Asians globally, educate people on the issues they face and empower ESEAs to speak up. Will you help us make it…
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On Your Side and Culture Shift: The power of reporting tools for marginalised groups
I am a big advocate when it comes to the power an anonymous reporting tool can give people. When I came across and joined Culture Shift more than a year ago I wished it was something my previous workplaces and universities I went to had. Not necessarily just for me…
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Asian representation vs. the Model Minority Myth and the media
ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) representation has slowly improved in the US over the years, but still needs major improvement in the UK. How can this be turned around so Model Minority and other stereotypical characters and storylines are challenged and avoided, giving ESEA talent and creatives the opportunities to…
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Theatre: “Mamma Mia!” Where is the diversity?
“Mamma Mia!” is one of the world’s most popular musicals, but it’s sadly also known as one of the least diverse when it comes to casting. How can this be turned around, following in the first steps of many other shows but also helping to change the world of the…
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Tan’s Tips: How companies can be more inclusive during Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is an extremely important time for many people of ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) heritage, but many organisations are missing the mark when it comes to celebrating this and supporting their ESEA people. This blog gives you some simple tips on just how to do this more…
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ESEA Heritage Month: a poem
September is ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honour ESEA people and communities across the UK, their heritage and cultures and their contributions to British society. That’s why I wrote this poem which is my 100th post on this blog!
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Asian Representation and Everything Everywhere All at Once
It’s truly a complex and bizarre film with plenty of nuances and emotion, but “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is more than just a multiversal movie made to boggle the mind. It’s another step forward for Asian representation on the big Hollywood screen, exploring as many multi-faceted Asian diaspora identities…
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Diversity and Inclusion: the Intersectionality of Me
Diversity and inclusion is a growing department within many organisations. It’s a driving force in helping to create new, better, happier and safer workplaces. And they have been integral to me as an individual. And as an individual, my intersectionality – all my various identifiers who make me who I…
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