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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This morning the BBC published an investigation into the misuse of police body worn cameras, finding that these cameras have been turned off whilst police force is being used. Over 150 incidents of misuse were uncovered by the investigation, …
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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 …
