In 2017, the Emmy Awards awarded black and Muslim men for the first time in history – and these landmark firsts reflected how people no longer see fair cultural representation as a plus, but as an essential. In her book, Diversify, June Sarpong discusses how inclusivity has social and financial benefits for everyone, including businesses focused on their bottom line. “We are losing out on vast amounts of talent by not being inclusive,” she says, presenting research that highlights the fact that not investing further in diversity costs the UK £127 billion per year.

An Australian city has pulled a tourist ad after accusations of whitewashing minorities out of the visuals. Brands are under increasing pressure to pay attention to how they represent their demographics – and the backlash shows that people aren't afraid to call out those that fall short of expectations.

A pop-up in London - #readtheonepercent - reacts to a report showing the lack of diversity in UK publishing. The shop only stocks books with BAME characters and shows the value of bookshops in a climate where people are turning to e-books and risking the future of independent shops.

HP's 'Togetherness' commercial shows a family engaged in a heated argument about global warming over Christmas dinner. It's a recognition of how polarised societies are becoming, and how this is having a major impact on our closest relationships.