Creative Equity Toolkit

The Creative Equity Toolkit has links to hundreds of practical resources, inspiring case studies and important research on increasing diversity in the arts.

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Article

The Most Creative Teams Have a Specific Type of Cultural Diversity

This article outlines the reason that culturally diverse teams can be more creative and the need for the creation of psychological safety in workplaces before true culturally diverse teams can feel safe and be successful.

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  • 3 minute
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  • Published: 2018
    Country: USA

  • Author: Harvard Business Review

Report

The Public Sector Equality Duty and Equality Impact Assessments

Briefing paper to the UK House of Commons outlining the Public Sector Equality Duty contained in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, which requires public authorities to have due regard to a number of equality considerations when exercising their functions. Discusses the role of Equity Impact Statements, the history of their use and their value in the courts.

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  • 12 minute
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  • Published: 2018
    Country: UK

  • Author: Doug Pyper, House of Commons Library

Report

The report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities

An independent report commissioned by the UK Government in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests. The Commission puts forward 24 recommendations to improve the experiences of individuals and communities across the UK. The conclusions of this controversial report have drawn criticism from many quarters, including the United Nations and British historian David Olusoga.

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  • 60+ minute
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  • Published: 2020
    Country: UK

  • Author: UK Commission on Race

Article

Screenshot of the Conversation article, showing a frame from Josh Thomas' comedy drama

The sorry part is easy – why true racial diversity in the arts will take more than words

'Because the arts scene is often based on unspoken rules, networking and gatekeeping, there are generally no channels for complaint if you are typecast or overlooked as “inexperienced” based on race.'

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  • 3 minute
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  • Published: 2020
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Sherene Idriss, The Conversation

Report

The State of Change: An Analysis of Women and People of Color in the Philanthropic Sector

A report examining the American philanthropic sector’s demographics focusing on representation of women and people of colour. Features datasets and survey findings from more than 1000 grantmakers. Highlights rates of change and provides a discussion guide for foundation leaders, board members and staff.

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  • 25 minute
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  • Published: 2016
    Country: USA

  • Author: Floyd Mills, Council on Foundations

Worksheet

The Storytelling Project Curriculum: Learning About Race and Racism through Storytelling and the Art

An American curriculum that examines four story types about race and racism: stock stories, concealed stories, resistance stories, and counter stories. Offers participants ways to reflect on the exclusion of certain voices, tell one’s own stories, and articulate visions for equity.

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  • 60+ minute
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  • Published: 2008
    Country: USA

  • Author: Lee Anne Bell, Rosemarie A. Roberts, Kayhan Irani, Brett Murphy with the Storytelling Project Creative Team, Barnard College