Unravelling the 'other' ethnic identities in London
The Other Checkbox
Our Project
The 'Other Checkbox' is a project that explores London's 'other ethnic' identities, especially within the equality and diversity monitoring forms and the national statistics. The idea of the project was born from our continuous conversation and debates on identity and not feeling represented or belonging. It is a project that is rooted in our own lived experience as immigrants and members of the 'Other' ethnic groups ourselves.
Survey
We ran a survey consisting of 14 questions where we asked the general public about their experiences filling in the equality and diversity monitoring forms used for the national statistics.
Podcast
We used the analysed data from the survey to create a monthly podcast where we interview individuals to explore representation on national statistics. Listen on Spotify now!
Impact Report
Our findings were published on an impact report where the voices of the 'other' ethnic underrepresented groups are present, looking at how we can together find an alternative solution for change.
Who Are We?
Sandy Abdelrahman
"I am a migrant woman of colour, an activist, creative social entrepreneur and a co-founder of Skaped. My work is passionate and inspired by social mobility and empowering people to share their voices and for communities to create the change they want to see themselves."
JC Candanedo
"I’m a Queer and Migrant Visual Artist. In my work, I use photography to explore Human Rights, Mental Health and Identity, trying to find answers to questions like what does it mean to be Human and what is our connection with the rest of Humanity?"
Our Aim
Awareness
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Raise awareness of social equality and bring communities together.
Equality
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Provide a space to share under-represented voices
Community
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Create a sense of belonging for the 'Other' communities.
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