Cleo

“Being a queer woman of mixed ethnicity, my identity has always felt like a disjointed collage. I never really fit into one group and often felt pressured to answer that dehumanising question 'What are you?' and get uncomfortable when people try to guess my ethnicity without even asking my name.

Now, I am proud of my diverse heritage and of how far I've come in being accepting of myself, embracing my differences and the differences in others too. Diversity is strength.”

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Promise

“What my ethnicity means to me? Hmmmm lemme just keep this one simple: knowing I’m surrounded with people of the same ethnicity makes me feel welcome, more comfortable. I can be myself and not be looked at weird”

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Mary

“I believe that my ethnicity has definitely contributed to my identity. How I interact or behave in this world has a lot to do with my heritage, something that I am eternally grateful for. I feel like without my ethnicity, one that is very rich in culture and great values, it would greatly impact me. Feeling like part of a community that have been brought up similarly to you is a blessing and I’m proud of that wherever I go, because it adds a whole new dimension to me.”

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Liza

“I feel a huge sense of pride in being a black woman. For me, the black female identity means being part of a collective that emulates innovation, creativity, strength, compassion, talent and resilience. The whole of creation came from a black woman’s womb and I feel honored to carry that legacy in my identity.”

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Charlie

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Olivia

“I don’t see my disability as a barrier it’s about what you can do not what you can’t.

Competing has given me the chance to realise I can be good at something. Being an athlete has transformed my mental and physical life massively and has opened up many opportunities. I Am British number 1 across 100m-800m, Top 4 in the world across 100m-400m and Top 3 across 800m”

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Moatez

“I’d like to be represented by my name without stigma. I think its starting to happen for people, but still not enough”.

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Ellie

“I am singer and actress.
As a wheelchair user, and performer I would love to see more roles available within the industry for those who live with disabilities!
”I feel that the lack of representation is the main aspect that hinders the disabled community when it comes to the arts.”

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