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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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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Parliamentary roundtable sheds light on employment disparities
Action for Race Equality with Sir Stephen Timms MP for East Ham, hosted an important roundtable event in Parliament focused on addressing unemployment disparities faced by young people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Mixed heritage backgrounds …
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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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Complete our ethnic minority young graduate survey!
Action for Race Equality (ARE) is applying for a new grant to develop and deliver a London ethnic minority graduate employment project. We have launched a crucial survey aimed at young graduates in London from Black, Asian, East & South …
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Celebrating outstanding efforts: the Moving On Up Awards are coming!
Action for Race Equality is thrilled to announce the Moving on Up Awards! Set to take place in March 2024, the awards will honour individuals and organisations that have made a profound impact on the lives of young Black men in London, as well as …
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Caribbean Connections: Poetry, Calypso and more this Black History Month
Join Action for Race Equality and Descendants Youth in October half term for a fun, family-friendly celebration of the Windrush Generation! This Black History Month, we are delighted to invite our supporters and well-wishers to come together for a …
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Violence Reduction Unit announces new phase of Stronger Futures work for vulnerable young Londoners.
Action for Race Equality, with Rocket Science, is delighted to be supporting the Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit as it launches its new phase of funding and support to community-led groups working with vulnerable young Londoners. 23 …
Job opportunity: we’re recruiting a Project Development & Engagement Officer
Action for Race Equality (ARE) is looking for a dedicated Project Development & Engagement officer for its flagship programme Routes2Success (R2S). Routes2Success is Action for Race Equality’s long-running ethnic minority role model and …
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Justice for Windrush Scandal victims
Action for Race Equality is concerned to hear of the Home Office’s plans to scale back its Windrush Compensation scheme for the thousands of people impacted by the Windrush Scandal. The Scheme was set up to compensate for the hardship suffered by …
Racial justice organisations call out Metropolitan Police’s response to Casey Review
Action for Race Equality (ARE), along with a coalition of racial justice organisations have written an open letter to Sir Mark Rowley, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, expressing deep concern with its response to the Casey Review, its …
Senior Leaders Urged to Tap into London’s Black Talent at special event in Canary Wharf
Action for Race Equality, in partnership with award-winning creative agency BLITZWORKS, is excited to launch its inaugural campaign aimed at reducing deep-seated unemployment disparities in London. Through our Moving on Up programme, which is …