Action for Race Equality
Empowering Young People who are Black, Asian and of Mixed Heritage
As part of ARE's collaborative work with Black, Asian and Mixed heritage-led organisations to strengthen the community and voluntary sector and improve outcomes, we're proud to actively spotlight organisations, individuals, initiatives and campaigns …
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Jeremy Crook OBE, Action for Race Equality's Chief Executive, comments on yesterday's report released by the Metropolitan Police. "Yesterday the Metropolitan Police published its ‘Historic Vetting and Hiring Practices Review Final …
Action for Race Equality are saddened by the attack that took place over the weekend at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, near Sydney, Australia. Carrying out an attack of this kind against the Jewish community at an event marking …
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How does a traumatic event affect any one person? When it comes to tragedies such as the Windrush scandal, it can be impossible to imagine the full impact on families, communities and individuals. Estimated read time: 3 minutes Make More, …
Panorama’s ‘Undercover in the Police’ investigation has exposed what communities have long known: the Metropolitan Police Service has failed to change. The BBC documentary revealed an ongoing rampant culture of racism, misogyny, and …
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Action for Race Equality are horrified by the attack that has taken place at a synagogue in Manchester today. Carrying out an attack of this kind against the Jewish community on their holiest day, Yom Kippur, is nothing less than racist violence. …
Continue Reading about ARE statement on Heaton Park synagogue attack
My academic journey has been shaped by my transformative views of the world. I began my journey by reflecting on the social injustices that we currently face and how I can contribute by making a positive impact on our society. These social injustices …
Action for Race Equality works collaboratively with Black, Asian and Mixed heritage-led organisations to strengthen the community and voluntary sector and improve outcomes across education, employment and criminal justice. As part of our drive, we're …
Continue Reading about Preventing youth violence: An interview with Fearless Youth Association
Action for Race Equality (ARE) acknowledges the Home Office’s announcement of the £1.5 million Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund (WCASF), aimed at providing dedicated advocacy support to victims of the Windrush scandal. ARE Chief Executive, …
Continue Reading about Statement on launch of £1.5m Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund
Action for Race Equality works collaboratively with Black, Asian and Mixed heritage-led organisations to strengthen the community and voluntary sector and improve outcomes across education, employment and criminal justice. As part of our drive, we're …
Continue Reading about An interview on Racism and Islamophobia with Maslaha
Pre-sentence reports won't create a two-tiered justice system, it already exists and it disadvantages Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage people through consistent, systematic racism, at nearly every stage. 🕒 Estimated read time: 3 …
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Since joining ARE as Chair of the Trustees at Action for Race Equality in 2002, Seema Manchanda has been a dedicated advocate for equality and delivery through her regeneration work. Here, she issues a stark warning about DEI erosions and the dangers …
Continue Reading about UK needs to defend attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Our criminal legal system is entrenched in institutional racism but 'led-by and for' organisations provide communities with resilience against the discrimination they face. Rooted in shared lived experience, these organisations understand the …
Continue Reading about Healing Trauma: The Power of Community-Led Justice
As we step into 2025, our Chief Executive, Jeremy Crook OBE, reflects on the challenges and opportunities of the past year and outlines ARE’s commitment to building a more inclusive society and end racial inequalities. "I want to wish the …
Continue Reading about ARE New Year 2025 Statement from Jeremy Crook OBE
Action for Race Equality works collaboratively with Black, Asian and Mixed heritage-led organisations to strengthen the community and voluntary sector and improve outcomes across education, employment and criminal justice. As part of our drive, we're …
Continue Reading about Championing criminal justice reform: interview with Mwanzo Project CIC
