On 10 September, our Routes2Success programme brought together role models, young people, staff and trustees to celebrate the people behind the programme and reflect on its impact over the past three years. 🕒 Estimated read …
London Transport: From Post-war Labour Shortage to a Multicultural Workforce
Alongside the NHS, the history of London Transport after the Second World War mirrors the changing cultural and ethnic face, and character, of our country. 🕒 Estimated read time: 3 minutes Black History Month this year is about “Honouring Our …
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Black History: Discussing our future, not just our past.
As a race equality charity, Action for Race Equality (ARE) has had to respond to questions (and sometimes criticism) regarding its work. But last week, ARE had to meet a unique challenge when those asking the questions about inequalities were a group …
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Standing Firm Beyond October: Reflecting on Black History Month 2025
Every October, Black History Month offers a vital space to reflect, reconnect and reimagine the stories that define Black roots. For us, it's not only a moment to celebrate the achievements of Black Britons past and present, as well as the wider …
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Celebrating Winifred Atwell: A trailblazer honoured with a Blue Plaque
On 1 October, Action for Race Equality was honoured to attend the unveiling of an English Heritage Blue Plaque for legendary pianist and entertainer Winifred Atwell at her former home in Mayfair. 🕒 Estimated read time: 3 minutes The event, …
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Black History Month: Is it time to rethink, reform and redefine narratives?
A guest blog by Senior Strategy Director and Routes2Success role-model and mentor, Greg Bonsu What does Black History Month (BHM) mean? It’s a question I periodically ask myself and always intensifies as the celebration grows closer. If you search …
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