Pass The Mic Scotland
@passthemic.bsky.social
National programme to amplify the expertise of women of colour in news, commentary and policy making. Tackling the under-representation and misrepresentation of women of colour in Scotland. Find out more here: https://passthemicscotland.org/contact/
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Thanks to everyone who came to the @passthemic.bsky.social national gathering - an amazing, powerful day. Which is desperately needed in the current political and social landscape.
June 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Thanks to everyone who came to the @passthemic.bsky.social national gathering - an amazing, powerful day. Which is desperately needed in the current political and social landscape.
An amazing day at our national gathering - thanks to the brilliant keynote speakers, workshop presenters, and all attendees who made it such a success!
June 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
An amazing day at our national gathering - thanks to the brilliant keynote speakers, workshop presenters, and all attendees who made it such a success!
Ramatu, a member of our writing group, has published her first article! Read below:
Ramatu Umar Bako, shares her journey growing up as a third culture kid across four continents. From feeling disconnected from her Nigerian roots to finding belonging in Scotland, she explores how multiculturalism shaped her identity, values and deep commitment to building inclusive communities.
June 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Ramatu, a member of our writing group, has published her first article! Read below:
Check out our speakers for the National Gathering 2025: made by and for women of colour- only a few tickets remaining; passthemic2025gathering.eventbrite.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Check out our speakers for the National Gathering 2025: made by and for women of colour- only a few tickets remaining; passthemic2025gathering.eventbrite.co.uk
Our National Gathering is back for 2025! A space of solidarity and sisterhood for women of colour - get your tickets quick, we sold out in just a few weeks last time! passthemic2025gathering.eventbrite.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Our National Gathering is back for 2025! A space of solidarity and sisterhood for women of colour - get your tickets quick, we sold out in just a few weeks last time! passthemic2025gathering.eventbrite.co.uk
Today we kicked off the 2025 opinion writers programme with our first meeting! Look out for articles published by our members this year. Thank you to all who are part of our work 💜
March 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Today we kicked off the 2025 opinion writers programme with our first meeting! Look out for articles published by our members this year. Thank you to all who are part of our work 💜
We’re at STV News today to get a behind the scenes look and discuss under and misrepresentation.
March 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We’re at STV News today to get a behind the scenes look and discuss under and misrepresentation.
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I've not had to leave the house for 3 whole days which I have totally loved! Just working away, snug. But I am very much looking forward to meeting my STV buddies and @passthemic.bsky.social group to speak to the new cohort about getting involved in the media as a woman of colour!
Something to look forward to this week.I'll be joining the panel as a former @passthemic.bsky.social participant & regular commentator on STV News. I'll share my experience of being part of ⬆️ the visibility of minority ethnic women in the media,on 📺 & 📰 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behind-the...
March 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
I've not had to leave the house for 3 whole days which I have totally loved! Just working away, snug. But I am very much looking forward to meeting my STV buddies and @passthemic.bsky.social group to speak to the new cohort about getting involved in the media as a woman of colour!
Thanks to all who have applied for our 2025 opinion writers programme - applications are now closed and we’ve had almost triple the number of applications than spaces we have available! We will be in touch with everyone within 7 days.
February 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Thanks to all who have applied for our 2025 opinion writers programme - applications are now closed and we’ve had almost triple the number of applications than spaces we have available! We will be in touch with everyone within 7 days.
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This is a great programme to be a part of.
LAST WEEK FOR APPLICATIONS. If you’re a woman of colour in Scotland who wants to share their expertise and experience in an opinion piece with a national news platform - this is for you. Get support to write and edit, and get published. Apply now: passthemicscotland.org/2025/01/21/a...
February 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This is a great programme to be a part of.
LAST WEEK FOR APPLICATIONS. If you’re a woman of colour in Scotland who wants to share their expertise and experience in an opinion piece with a national news platform - this is for you. Get support to write and edit, and get published. Apply now: passthemicscotland.org/2025/01/21/a...
February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
LAST WEEK FOR APPLICATIONS. If you’re a woman of colour in Scotland who wants to share their expertise and experience in an opinion piece with a national news platform - this is for you. Get support to write and edit, and get published. Apply now: passthemicscotland.org/2025/01/21/a...
We’re working with STV to host a behind the scenes workshop for women of colour in their Glasgow studios. Hear from journalists and producers and try your hand at an on camera interview! Get your ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behind-the...
February 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We’re working with STV to host a behind the scenes workshop for women of colour in their Glasgow studios. Hear from journalists and producers and try your hand at an on camera interview! Get your ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behind-the...
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Applications for the 2025 opinion writers’ cohort are open to all women of colour in Scotland to share their expertise and the stories they feel should be read in national publications. only 20 places available: passthemicscotland.org/2025/01/21/a...
Applications for the 2025 opinion writers’ cohort are OPEN.
This year’s women of colour writers group is now open for applications. The programme runs from March 2025 – November 2025 for 20 participants. As part of the programme you can expect: Alloca…
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January 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Applications for the 2025 opinion writers’ cohort are open to all women of colour in Scotland to share their expertise and the stories they feel should be read in national publications. only 20 places available: passthemicscotland.org/2025/01/21/a...
Applications for the 2025 opinion writers’ cohort are open to all women of colour in Scotland to share their expertise and the stories they feel should be read in national publications. only 20 places available: passthemicscotland.org/2025/01/21/a...
Applications for the 2025 opinion writers’ cohort are OPEN.
This year’s women of colour writers group is now open for applications. The programme runs from March 2025 – November 2025 for 20 participants. As part of the programme you can expect: Alloca…
passthemicscotland.org
January 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Applications for the 2025 opinion writers’ cohort are open to all women of colour in Scotland to share their expertise and the stories they feel should be read in national publications. only 20 places available: passthemicscotland.org/2025/01/21/a...
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@danielsohege.bsky.social - for compassion on immigration and asylum in the UK.
@severincarrell.bsky.social who convinced me to join and explained starter packs to me, Guardian Scotland Editor
@assasr.bsky.social - commentator, columnist, and wise one.
And obvs follow @passthemic.bsky.social
@severincarrell.bsky.social who convinced me to join and explained starter packs to me, Guardian Scotland Editor
@assasr.bsky.social - commentator, columnist, and wise one.
And obvs follow @passthemic.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
@danielsohege.bsky.social - for compassion on immigration and asylum in the UK.
@severincarrell.bsky.social who convinced me to join and explained starter packs to me, Guardian Scotland Editor
@assasr.bsky.social - commentator, columnist, and wise one.
And obvs follow @passthemic.bsky.social
@severincarrell.bsky.social who convinced me to join and explained starter packs to me, Guardian Scotland Editor
@assasr.bsky.social - commentator, columnist, and wise one.
And obvs follow @passthemic.bsky.social
Lots of enthusiastic women of colour joined our expert directory over the festive period - make sure you join too.
And if you work in news media, policy influencing, or are organising a speaker event - make sure you use the directory! passthemicscotland.org/find-experts/
And if you work in news media, policy influencing, or are organising a speaker event - make sure you use the directory! passthemicscotland.org/find-experts/
January 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Lots of enthusiastic women of colour joined our expert directory over the festive period - make sure you join too.
And if you work in news media, policy influencing, or are organising a speaker event - make sure you use the directory! passthemicscotland.org/find-experts/
And if you work in news media, policy influencing, or are organising a speaker event - make sure you use the directory! passthemicscotland.org/find-experts/
2024 has been our biggest year - with our national gathering for women of colour, groundbreaking research on media monitoring and 22 articles published by our writers’ group. We will be back after the festive break with even more. Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year.
December 22, 2024 at 10:03 AM
2024 has been our biggest year - with our national gathering for women of colour, groundbreaking research on media monitoring and 22 articles published by our writers’ group. We will be back after the festive break with even more. Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year.
We’re online now with Equal Media and Culture Centre and @profkarenboyle.bsky.social taking about why our campaign and programmes exist and the general election media monitoring research
December 11, 2024 at 4:55 PM
We’re online now with Equal Media and Culture Centre and @profkarenboyle.bsky.social taking about why our campaign and programmes exist and the general election media monitoring research
Get your tickets and hear about our groundbreaking research which reveals the extent of under representation of women of colour in Scottish media/commentary.
🌟 Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at an upcoming webinar on Wednesday, Dec 11 about the representation of women of colour in Scottish media! @passthemic.bsky.social @profkarenboyle.bsky.social @talatyaqoob.bsky.social @engenderscot.bsky.social
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-were...
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-were...
Where were the women of colour? An analysis of Scottish media coverage
Join us online on December 11 to learn about research from Pass the Mic, University of Strathclyde and the Equal Media and Culture Centre.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 30, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Get your tickets and hear about our groundbreaking research which reveals the extent of under representation of women of colour in Scottish media/commentary.
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🌟 Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at an upcoming webinar on Wednesday, Dec 11 about the representation of women of colour in Scottish media! @passthemic.bsky.social @profkarenboyle.bsky.social @talatyaqoob.bsky.social @engenderscot.bsky.social
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-were...
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-were...
Where were the women of colour? An analysis of Scottish media coverage
Join us online on December 11 to learn about research from Pass the Mic, University of Strathclyde and the Equal Media and Culture Centre.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 12:57 PM
🌟 Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at an upcoming webinar on Wednesday, Dec 11 about the representation of women of colour in Scottish media! @passthemic.bsky.social @profkarenboyle.bsky.social @talatyaqoob.bsky.social @engenderscot.bsky.social
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-were...
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-were...
Today’s article from our writer’s group. Ana Tagliati writes about the experience of finding work as a migrant and the lack of understanding/inclusion of expertise from outside the UK: www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Scotland says it welcomes migrants, but it's a different story when we try to get a job
The friendly and welcoming attitude towards migrants in Scotland almost seems like an act when it comes to inclusion in the workplace
www.scotsman.com
November 28, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Today’s article from our writer’s group. Ana Tagliati writes about the experience of finding work as a migrant and the lack of understanding/inclusion of expertise from outside the UK: www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Latest article from our writers’ cohort. Fiza Owais discusses cuts to arts funding and why that means the creativity of marginalised communities will be even more ignored: www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/5...
FIZA OWAIS: Our arts are in crisis – and one key factor has had very little public discussion
'With less support, the arts risk becoming more exclusive, side-lining vital voices and perspectives.'
www.thecourier.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Latest article from our writers’ cohort. Fiza Owais discusses cuts to arts funding and why that means the creativity of marginalised communities will be even more ignored: www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/5...
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What are the pros and cons of schools venturing into the changing social media landscape? @nuthmani.bsky.social weighs them up: tes.com/magazine/tea... @tesmagazine.bsky.social
Social media in schools: the pros and cons in a changing landscape
With many schools reassessing their use of social media platforms, Nuzhat Uthmani weighs up the benefits and the potential challenges of having an online presence
tes.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:27 PM
What are the pros and cons of schools venturing into the changing social media landscape? @nuthmani.bsky.social weighs them up: tes.com/magazine/tea... @tesmagazine.bsky.social
Founder @talatyaqoob.bsky.social gave evidence this morning to the Scottish Parliament on women’s representation in elected politics and included our research on women of colour’s visibility and representation in media when asked about role models and equal platforms:
November 19, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Founder @talatyaqoob.bsky.social gave evidence this morning to the Scottish Parliament on women’s representation in elected politics and included our research on women of colour’s visibility and representation in media when asked about role models and equal platforms: