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This is apparently what he talked about
Want to know what Adibah Iqbal asked Sajid Javid (Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport) at the ‘culture for all’ speech at St George’s in Bristol today?
My question: “There are great opportunities in Bristol for young people. But how are you going to reach those in marginalised communities? Are these opportunities visible for marginalised communities, such as the working class, ethnic minorities, girls and women?”
The response…
Well guys, I would give you the response, but to be honest, I didn’t understand a word of it.
Have you ever felt the same? Hearing a MP speak about youth issues and how to engage young people, and not understanding a word of it. Is it just me, or do you think that maybe if an MP is trying to engage young people from marginalised communities, they should speak a language that they can understand?
What are your thoughts…?
If you’re interested in reading Sajid Javid’s complete culture speech click here.
This is where I asked the Secretary of State for Culture a few more questions
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About the author
Adibah Iqbal
Adibah Iqbal is a young filmmaker, using media and the arts to highlight topical issues affecting her community. She is currently working on a play that discusses motherhood in the Asian community and is soon to start directing a film on feminism and young women. She is actively involved in the Bristol voluntary sector, working with Salaam Shalom Youth Council, Watershed and Icon Films. She believes that minority voices are not always represented fairly in mainstream media and that the best way to tackle this is to create your own media. She was part of the Creative Talent Lab in Bristol in February 2014 and a founding Young Journalist for Rife magazine.
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