In this ARE guest blog, Bayo Igoh, a business coach at Bigoh Coaching and one of our dedicated Routes2Success role-models, sends a clear message to all our readers looking to make a fresh start in the new year. It’s a new year, and people are …
Moving on Up’s Award nominations are open: it’s time to recognise champions!
Moving on Up is Action for Race Equality’s flagship employability programme, geared towards improving outcomes for young Black men, aged 16 – 24 in London. In March 2024, we’ll be celebrating ten years since its launch in 2014, where ARE …
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Ten hours as a role-model: the impact
In this guest blog, Greg Bonsu, Senior Strategy Director and dedicated Routes2Success role-model and mentor, shares the impact that volunteering to work with young people has had on him. Routes2Success is our ethnic minority school role-model and …
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Brilliantly Bold Benjamin Zephaniah: in Tribute of the Late Poet
When thinking about Benjamin Zephaniah the words ‘Brilliant’ and ‘Bold’ come to mind and you might ask, why? Brianna Cyrus, Routes2Success Programme Director, reflects on the power and legacy of Professor Benjamin Zephaniah, who touched countless …
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Windrush Justice Programme update: who we’re funding
ARE is delighted to announce that we have funded another six grassroots organisations following our second tender round as part of our three-year Windrush Justice Programme. We’re also very pleased to have expanded our support into Scotland. …
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Work with ARE to tackle racism in the criminal justice system
Action for Race Equality is looking for new members to join its National Independent Advisory Group (NIAG) to help continue its work tackling racism in the criminal justice system. This is a brilliant opportunity to help ARE coordinate efforts by …
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Culturally Competent Support: A Guest Blog By Aishah Help
Aishah Help is a women-led organisation based in East London that supports disadvantaged communities to achieve their personal, social and economic potential. They provide services to Black, Asian and Minority ethnic women (BME) and their families …
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UK anti-racist organisations condemn all forms of racism and support peaceful protest
The Alliance for Racial Justice, supported by Action for Race Equality, has made a joint statement regarding the recent events in Israel and Gaza, and the impact on community groups and civil liberties in the UK. The Alliance for Racial Justice is …
“I am grateful my parents taught me about my family history.” ARE celebrates Black History Month and Windrush75
On Saturday 28th October, Action for Race Equality were proud to host a free community event in the London Borough of Ealing, in partnership with Descendants Youth charity as part of Black History Month. Tailored for families and young people, …
Windrush voices competition: young winners announced in Black History Month
The Windrush Voices competition, by Action for Race Equality, ran from June 22nd to October 15th, in honour of the Windrush 75 celebrations being marked nationally. The competition recognised voices that had a personal touch and captured the spirit …
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Could you be our next Deputy Chief Executive? We’re hiring!
Action for Race Equality is looking for an experienced and charismatic leader to become our new Deputy Chief Executive! The Deputy Chief Executive role is a vital position within Action for Race Equality's management and leadership team, and an …
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ARE team announcement: Tebussum Rashid steps down as Deputy
Action for Race Equality today shares news to our friends and supporters that Tebussum Rashid has stepped down from her position as Deputy Executive - a post which she has held skillfully for four years, as part of a wider nineteen year career with …
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City Bridge Foundation awards £1.5m to ARE to tackle race inequality
Action for Race Equality is today delighted to announce we have been awarded a 'game changing' grant of £1,491,000 from the City Bridge Foundation (formerly City Bridge Trust) to enable us to continue to support the Black, Asian and minority ethnic …
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National Independent Advisory Group merges with Action for Race Equality
Action for Race Equality today announces that the National Independent Advisory Group (NIAG) will be wrapping up its criminal justice activities under the EQUAL banner/branding. The announcement comes after 5 years of EQUAL’s work influencing …
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Ambassadors with a purpose: the young people behind Moving on Up
We are delighted to announce six new young people have been selected to become ambassadors for our work championing better employment prospects for young Black men aged 16 – 24 in London, through our Moving on Up programme. There are currently …
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