by keynoteworthyau | Jul 7, 2020 | Event Organiser, Speakers
The case for a more diverse and representative media should be clear by now – it’s been made time and time again. But it’s instructive to take stock every now and then. Over the last month alone, we’ve seen a number of clear examples of why greater diversity in...
by keynoteworthyau | Jun 27, 2020 | Event Organiser, Speakers
Do you make the 7/11 worker Indian? Or is that offensive? If you make them white …well … you’re lying really. But also, you’re taking a job away from an Indian actor if you don’t. This exchange, the first comment from actor-comedian Josh Thomas and the second by Celia...
by keynoteworthyau | Jun 20, 2020 | Event Organiser, Speakers
At the 2020 BAFTA awards, Joaquin Phoenix called out systemic racism in the film industry in his acceptance speech for leading actor. He said: I think that we send a very clear message to people of colour that you’re not welcome here. I think that’s the message that...
by keynoteworthyau | Jun 5, 2020 | Event Organiser, Speakers
First used in the 1940s, the term “woke” has resurfaced in recent years as a concept that symbolises the awareness of social issues and movement against injustice, inequality, and prejudice. But popularity has diluted its meaning and the idea has been cynically...
by keynoteworthyau | May 22, 2020 | Event Organiser, Speakers
The big question on every speaker and event professionals’ minds is what the event industry will look like once the lockdowns have been lifted. The global pandemic of COVID-19 virus has permanently changed the events and exhibitions industry. One of the many upcoming...
