In a world where progress is often met with pushback, standing still is not an option.

Over the past few days, the spotlight has turned toward Ncuti Gatwa, the first Black lead in BBC’s Doctor Who.

What should’ve been a continuously celebrated milestone in mainstream representation is now overshadowed by murmurs of backlash and strategic erasure. And it forces us to ask: how secure is the seat at the table for those who dare to sit differently?

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Ncuti’s portrayal of the Doctor was exactly that: a visible shift in what power and brilliance could look like.

Meanwhile, The Claudes SEN Law Campaign continues to fight for children with special educational needs—many of whom are Black, disabled, and doubly excluded. They don’t just need representation on TV—they need it in law, in classrooms, in councils, and in care. If media can’t sustain a Black lead without retreat, what message does that send to our most vulnerable youth?

At Fridays For Future Richmond (Richmond Park), we say this plainly: climate justice and racial justice are inseparable. Ncuti’s Doctor opened minds, inspired hope, and symbolized the truth that heroes are not a monolith. He embodied the kind of intersectional future we’re all fighting for—one that doesn’t ask us to shrink to fit in.

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This is why our campaigns exist.

To call out performative diversity.
To push forward intersectional inclusion.
To protect every hard-earned gain—because we know it takes more than visibility to create real change. It takes vigilance.

Let this be a rallying cry.
Not just for TV representation.
But for housing justice, educational equity, climate accountability, and cultural repair.

We’re not just campaigning. We’re reimagining the world—and we won’t allow it to backslide.

In power, in pride, and in purpose,
Aquayemi-Claude Garnett Akinsanya
Founder | Social Justice Advocate | Environmental Leader | Youth Campaigner

– By Aquayemi-Claude G. Akinsanya
Founder of Garnetts Clothing Brand & Range (GCBR)
Founder of The Claudes SEN Law Campaign (TCSL)
Fridays For Future Richmond (Richmond Park) Lead