Steven sat down with actor Craig Parkinson where he discuses his journey as a writer, director, and co-founder of the Diversity School Initiative, reflecting on his experiences and the challenges of diversifying the arts. Listen here.

Steven was named one of The Stage 100 listed among the most influential people in theatre—for his transformative work on the Diversity School Initiative, Black Theatre Club, and This Is Black Festival at the Bunker Theatre. The Stage also recognised him as a powerful force for change within the industry. He appears alongside other leading figures such as Sonia Friedman, Ian McKellen, Maggie Smith and Sharon D Clarke. Read here.

Charlotte Williams, an academic and writer and a Hay Festival 2023 Thinker in Residence, is joined by Steven Kavuma, Children’s Laureate Wales Connor Allen, and National Theatre Wales’ Della Hill and Elisa Guerra,  Mexican educator, writer and member of UNESCO's International Commission Futures of Education.

Steven was featured in Time Out Magazine as one of five influential Londoners sharing the places they fell in love with during 2020. In the feature, he reflects on the importance of creativity, and community during a year of global change, highlighting the space that inspired and grounded him. Read here. 

Steven joins Dr. Shona Hunter to explore the impact of systemic racism in education and the importance of decolonising the curriculum, particularly in drama schools. Listen here.

Working closely with Deadline reporter Jake Kanter, Steven supported an investigation into bullying, misconduct, and toxicity at ArtsEd. The resulting Deadline article trended across social media, gained coverage from multiple news outlets, and proved instrumental in driving widespread and necessary change at the school. It ushered in a new approach to supporting both staff and students, reflecting Steven’s ongoing commitment to diversifying drama schools and ensuring that training environments are safe for all. Read here.

Steven writes opinion piece for The Independent, reflecting on the challenges Black artists face at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Read here.

The report, published by the Diversity School Initiative—founded in 2016 by Maame Atuah, Mumba Dodwell, and Steven Kavuma—highlights ongoing issues of under-representation, limited access, and lack of diversity in UK drama schools. Findings uncovered by The Stage reveal widespread reports from students detailing entrenched racism, casting bias, and systemic harassment throughout their training. Read here.

Steven contributed an essay to Making Space, a 2019 commissioned collection in which writers responded to the question: “How can cultural producers become more responsive to an increasingly complex world beyond their walls, and play a stronger role in civic and social life?” Read here.

Alistair Smith, editor of The Stage, highlights the impact the Diversity School Initiative has had on UK drama schools. The initiative was co-founded and co-run by Steven. Read here.