Melanin Gamers

Melanin Gamers First International Women’s Day Event

Melanin Gamers International Women’s Day Event

Melanin Gamers event at the Microsoft Store was amazing. Organising the event wasn’t easy because there was so many different scheduling conflicts – ups and downs but the event itself went off without a hitch.

The panellist were pitch-perfect and the advice they offered was not only informative but necessary. It always surprises me how much people don’t know, especially in the generation where information is supposed to be so easily accessible. The audience members were wonderful and so engaging – asking questions and really engaging in what we were saying. 

After the panel, we had a networking section and of course, there were cupcakes generously provided by Microsoft and MG’s very own resident baker Juliana. It was a lovely moment where we all socialised and took pictures. As a thank you to the panellist MG provided them with illustrations of themselves done by King Marvellous a very talented artist. 

Our first Gaming event in 2020:

It's not easy being a women in the industry - but thankfully we are surrounded by so many supportive women organising initiatives to support one another.

Then, of course, it was game time! At the end of the day, we are all gamers and it was nice to have some free-play where people could pick any game they wanted to play in the Microsoft gaming lounge and also participate in our friendly Overwatch tournament. All the attendees received lovely goody bags from Microsoft and MG and the winner and runners-up received trophies. All in all, it was a truly spectacular event.

Anisa

Advocating people joining together in order to really make impactful change. Only when we raise our voices in concert can we really affect change.

Individually we are small but when you have all of this put together our reach is massive.

Rose

Our workplaces should reflect our consumers – naturally, this should lead to more diversity both in the games and in the workforce.

We should be creating a workplace that represents the people who play our games.

Our wonderful audience

Shay

Shay Thompson discussing juggling personal and professional lives alongside advocating for BAME representation. 

The buck doesn't stop with us - it is going to take allies

Annabel

There is pressure on women who game in order to prove that they can game.

I have to better at gaming events to prove that I can game.

Seema

Our workplaces don’t just have to hire more women and people of colour, they have to also work at retaining these members of staff, ensuring that the workplace and work environment they create is inclusive and makes the necessary changes so that everyone does feel included. 

Even when you do get your foot in the door, you have to prove that you’re better than everyone else.

Be sure to check out the event photos & make sure your there for our next events!

Events Update

Our IRL events have been cancelled due to the COVID-19. We are however currently exploring alternative solutions. Please stay tuned, and take part in our online events.

Shay

Melanin Gamers - Founder & Writer

Panelist 

Anisa

Limit Break Mentorship - Founder

Panelist

Rose

Xbox Games Category Lead

Panelist 

Seema

Writer & Narrative Designer

Panelist

Annabel

Melanin Gamers - Founder & Writer

The founder & director of Melanin Gamers.

Alan

Melaningamers - Co-founder

A gamer at heart, interested in games, the gaming industry and how it affects society.

Annabel

I am Annabel or creativelyanzy as I’m known online! I am the founder of Melanin Gamers: a gaming community that promotes diversity and inclusivity in the video games industry, with a special focus on content creators; whiles also providing a safe space for people of colour to come together and game

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