As Black Lives Matter hit peak global attention following protests in summer 2020 that began in the US, Britons have been coming to terms with the systemic racism closer to home. Canvas8 polled 1,000 Britons and spoke to eight people to understand what it means to be an ally.

Atlanta is a genre-defying series that explores everyday experiences of Black poverty, middle-class success, and racism through a lens of Afro-surrealism. What does its popularity say about the demands of modern audiences? And how can brands and media companies foreground more authentic stories?

The revamp of the Young V&A has boosted playful spaces that foster education through discovery, fun and games. However, feedback has suggested that exhibits that touch on racism and LGBTQ+ struggles are lacking, missing an opportunity to instil inclusive values in children through empathetic play.

Breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel! released an ad bringing attention to the issue of Black representation in healthcare. As people continue to demand representation, brands can take heed of the nuanced ways racial bias and discrimination impact ethnic minorities daily.