Audience favourite I May Destroy You has been lauded for its unflinching approach to some of society’s most complex issues. Navigating equity, diversity, and sexual assault, the show’s success demonstrates that people are looking for thoughtful, compelling, true-to-life narratives.

With his sharp satire and larger-than-life personality, British-Zimbabwean comedian Munya Chawawa rose to fame during the pandemic – using wit and humour to help people navigate uncertainty. His latest offering, Race Around Britain, uses comedy to instigate candid conversations about race in the UK.

The representation of ethnic minorities in the media may have improved over the past half-century, but accusations of tokenism and biased coverage remain prevalent. With broadcasters and publishers often shaping cultural agendas, how can they meet their audiences’ expectations for diversity?

The Open Source Afro Hair Library will expand access to 3D-modelled Black hairstyles to tackle the underrepresentation of realistic Black characters in video games and other animated projects. People not only want accurate virtual representation but an understanding of their culture and identities.