Pass the Mic 2026

Bella is delighted to be part of the Pass the Mic 2026 Opinion Writing programme.

Pass the Mic is an essential project to diversify the media in Scotland. The programme runs from March 2026 – November 2026 for 20 participants.

Pass the Mic write: “Our annual opinion writing programme for women of colour in Scotland is open for applications. We are delighted to announce our media partners for 2026; each of our successful participants will be linked up with one of the news platforms below to publish their views and expertise.”

Applications are open for only 2 more weeks. Go here to apply:
Applications for the 2026 opinion writers’ programme are OPEN. – Pass The Mic

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  1. Stephen Cowley says:

    And people wonder why young white men are turning to the Right politically!

    1. Stephen Cowley says:

      This is a recent press release from Rupert Lowe of Restore Britain:
      “More and more young white men are looking at Britain, how the ENTIRE country operates, and thinking – why does EVERYBODY ELSE seem to get a helping hand? What have we done wrong?
      The answer lads, is absolutely nothing.
      How many young white men have lost out on decent jobs exactly because they are male, and exactly because they are white? Tens and tens of thousands.
      Likely more. It is institutional and systemic bias against white British men. Anti-white racism is thriving in Britain. Poisonous DEI infects our institutions and corporations. Quotas steal professional opportunities away from bright young men who deserve it…
      It seems everyone has a ‘protected characteristic’ apart from you.
      Under a Restore Britain Government, it will all end.
      The woke bullshit will end, I promise you that.
      You now have a political party that will fight for you.
      We must restore confidence to an entire generation of young white men who have been entirely forgotten and let down by the rotten political establishment.
      My advice is this. Keep working hard, learn a skill, be respectful, have fun, and despite everything – enjoy yourselves.
      Keep going. It will get better. You now have a political party that properly represents you.
      Restore Britain.”
      I don’t endorse his party in Scotland, but you can understand the appeal.

      1. Interesting that you chose a post to promote diversity in the media and to give a small opportunity for women of colour to promote a far-right hate party Stephen?

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