Obi Ugoala. He/Him Acting/Speaking enquiries: SAustin@unitedagents.co.uk Former Ice Merchant & Problematic President, Author of #TheMakingOfAMan
Jun 6, 2020 • 18 tweets • 5 min read
HOW WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO BE BETTER ALLIES: THEATRE& TV EDITION (THREAD)
Brief disclaimers:
-I am only an actor
-These are only my thoughts
-This is based only on my experiences and is not an attack on anybody. We are all learning and hopefully can do better in the future.1/
Ok that is out of the way.
Firstly, I am so warmed by theatres and drama schools and creatives re examining their past trends and behaviours.
I think some of these basic adjustments may help us going forward and grow as a community 2/
May 29, 2020 • 17 tweets • 6 min read
“SO YOU DON’T LIKE RACISM, BUT YOU’RE IN THE UK AND FEEL POWERLESS TO DO ANYTHING?”
I have had several conversations with friends who have recently felt powerless as to what they can/should be doing in response to some of the atrocities in the US.
Here are some ideas. 1/?
Firstly, let’s acknowledge that global anti-blackness is a real thing. It manifests differently in different countries but white supremacy has been an economic driving force for centuries.
This is just a fact. So read that and don’t feel defensive. There is no attack here. 2/?
