Why Bother Championing Neglected Stories?
Think of all the stories you’ve been told. Now think of the potential stories you don’t know about. What explains the difference? Power lies in what we’re allowed to know.
Climate Change Now: A Response To Extinction Rebellion
There is a climate revolution going on, and it’s being spearheaded by young people. How should we be contributing?
Free Radical Transparency Statement
We believe that more companies, and arts companies who receive public money, could and should be more transparent and open about their financial processes and philosophy.
How Joining A Development Programme Changed The Direction Of My Future
From being a Southside Producers participant to becoming Assistant Producer of Festival Of Audacity, this is Grace’s Beatfreeks journey.
5 Things Young People Should Know About Their Legal Rights
Five key take aways from MORR’s workshop hosted at Beatfreeks HQ, teaching young people about issues including housing and employment.
Free Radical Project to Improve Representation in Birmingham Heritage Institutions by Working with Young People Cleared for Delivery
Free Radical has been cleared to launch Stage 2 of Don’t Settle, a three-year project.
Why Do Politicians Still Not Listen To Young People?
I’ve seen the rise in hate speech towards particular communities, particularly with people of colour. It’s frustrating that I barely see anyone ‘at the top’ doing anything about it.
What Not To Do On A Listening Tour: Tips For Politicians
If you find yourself talking more than the people in the room, something is patently wrong.
How Do You Shake Off The Emerging Label?
Whether you label yourself emerging, established, submerging, none of the above, someone, somewhere, has put these labels on you.
What Does It Mean To Be A Politician In This Day And Age?
People feel that politics is another language or an activity for an extremely privileged few to be “involved in” people just felt alienated by the whole process.