The Power of Representation in Literature and Media | Sofia Akel | Voice #89

1000 Voices: Black British Leadership & Inclusive Diversity

"Challenge yourself to watch or read or play something that you would normally turn your nose up at...you'll be surprised at what you might enjoy." - Sofia Akel
About Sofia Akel: Sofia Akel is the founder of the Free Books Campaign, a community interest company dedicated to distributing books by authors of colour to those who can't afford or access them. As of 2020, the campaign has shared over 8,000 books across the UK. An advocate for representation in literature, Sofia hopes to make diverse stories commonplace rather than niche.
Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:06 - Origins of the Free Books Campaign

4:13 - Importance of representation in literature

7:20 - Impactful books that shifted perspectives

14:45 - Personal journey and experiences

20:56 - Audacity and entrepreneurial spirit

28:31 - Moving experiences from the campaign's impact

31:34 - Where to find books by Black authors

33:15 - Vision for representation in literature & media

35:34 - The power of reading in shaping perspectives

39:55 - Changing perspectives

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