In recent years, the fight against racism has been heightened by movements like Black Lives Matter and the Stop Asian Hate. The progress made and the increased visibility and representation has been credited to the dedication of grassroots activism, continuing to challenge the issues that still stand.
COVID-19 triggered waves of hate crime on Asians both in the UK and around the world - with attacks increasing by 21 per cent in Britain during the pandemic. While hate against a marginalised community may not be new, one Bristol-based creative wants to drive change by simply creating an empowering space that authentically champions culture and community.
Living in Bristol for a year prompted Hong Kong singer-songwriter and filmmaker Monica Wat to speak out against long-standing issues of discrimination against the East and South East Asian (ESEA) community. Monica formed Made on the Moon, a production collective that works actively to support underrepresented groups in music and art.
