Category: DE&I
Reading Time: 3 minutesRamadan is the holy month in Islam, characterised by prayer, fasting, reflection and community. Ramadan is determined by the sightings of the moon, this year it is expected that Ramadan will begin on the evening of 28 February. Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a time for focusing on […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesAttitude is Everything launches a new online Live Events Access Charter to boost accessibility for disabled audiences, music professionals and artists The disabled-led charity celebrates its 25th year in 2025 The Live Events Access Charter has been crucial to Attitude is Everything’s work since 2000, encouraging venues and festivals to build disability equality into all […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesWritten by the DEI, CSR and Wellbeing Team LGBT History Month, celebrated in February in the UK, is a time to reflect on the history, struggles, and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. This month honours the achievements of those who have fought for equality and social justice while also recognising […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesChinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant cultural celebrations in the world. In 2025, this vibrant festival falls on Wednesday, 29 January, marking the transition into the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Snake The […]
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Reading Time: 3 minutesWritten by the MPA DEI Team Every October, we celebrate Black History Month. Black History Month was first celebrated in the UK in 1987 by Akaayba Sebo, a special projects coordinator of the Ethnic Minorities Unit at what was then known as the Greater London Council. Black History Month is a time to share, celebrate […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesWritten by the MPA DEI Team Bi Visibility Day takes place annually on 23 September. It began as, and sometimes is still, referred to as “International Celebrate Bisexuality Day”. The founders, Wendy Curry, Michael Page and Gigi Raven Wilbur are three bi activists from the United States and founded the day in 1999. Michael Page […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs we observe World Humanitarian Day, we honour those who, through dedication and bravery, ensure people in crises across the world have support and aid. The relentless sacrifices, advocacy and efforts are inherent in providing aid for those who need it as well as fostering peace and solidarity. As a society, we can uphold these […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesSpotlight: Amilah Choudhury shares what it means to her to be ‘Free to Be Me’ Check below for famous composers and musicians from South Asia. South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) first took place in 2020 and runs from the 18th of July to the 17th of August each year. Whilst doing that, it […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesDisability Pride Month has been celebrated in the UK since 2015. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of different types of disabilities, start positive conversations and celebrate the differences. Background Disability Pride Month originated in the United States in the 1990’s when the Americans and Disabilities Act was passed to prevent people with disabilities […]