Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

Despite a scramble to implement diversity policies in recent years, newsrooms across the UK are still dominated by White, middle-class, able-bodied men – particularly at senior levels. No silver bullet will solve this issue, but how can both media and non-media brands help to usher in change?

Days Like This Brunch saw a gap in the UK events market, providing a safe space for unbridled Black joy. Combining food, music, and alcohol, the events company hosts daytime and evening parties for the Black diaspora in multiple countries. Now large corporations want in on the action.

A popular Black TikTok movement has transformed Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry into a Historical Black College and University, with original songs, dances, and storylines. Despite being done in jest, the movement retroactively addresses the franchise’s much-publicized lack of diversity.

After decades of displaying a glaring lack of racial diversity, Brazilian telenovelas are finally on course for better diverse representation, both on and off-screen. People want their identities to be reflected in mainstream culture and expect to see brands address diversity concerns.