Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

The Black Surfing Association is a nonprofit offering surfing and skating lessons for young people from minority ethnic backgrounds. Its activities are encouraging members to revive forgotten aspects of Black heritage in the US and reclaim spaces that they’ve been historically excluded from.

Countering the stereotype of Hispanic cuisine being meat-heavy, a host of chefs and influencers are championing plant-based Latin American food. How do these dishes tap into contemporary values and tastes? And how can brands help diversify the vegan landscape and make it more accessible?

Though African diasporas have had an immeasurable influence on British culture, continental cuisine has been relatively absent from the public eye. Canvas8 spoke to restaurateur Yetti Tabai about the need for greater representation and celebration of African cooking within the British food scene.

The appetite for cookbooks surged during the pandemic as at-home cooking became the norm for many people confined to their homes. Ruby Tandoh, author ofCook As You Are, is among a new generation of writers stepping up to make food writing less elitist and more accessible for all.