A community of diverse freelance artists has published a manifesto in response to the Black Lives Matter movement and their own experience of working in an industry beleaguered by systemic discrimination.
Energised by the sense that change is now possible, the group convened by Fuel Theatre have created guidelines for individuals and organisations to create a safe space, free of racism, for Black artists.
The manifesto includes the following call to action for individuals and organisations to sign up to its principles.
As an individual, I endorse this manifesto and pledge to play whatever part I can in moving forwards together to create a safe space, free of racism, for the Black artist and for all. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8TJVLPM
As an organisation, we endorse this manifesto and pledge to work together to create a safe space, free of racism, for the Black artist and for all. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8TJVLPM