29 July saw a meeting reflecting on shared practice, the changing landscape facing young people, and exchanging skills, knowledge and opportunities. 🕒 Estimated read time: 6 minutes Action for Race Equality, funded by Comic Relief …
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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Reflecting on my Academic Journey
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 …
Building Belonging and Breaking Barriers: My Journey to and Through Higher Education
If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be balancing full-time work, while pursuing a PhD, I might not have believed you. Since leaving the classroom in 2023, it’s been a whirlwind of growth, learning, and deepening purpose. Estimated read …
Leadership, Action and Accountability: Reflections from the Close the Gap Symposium, University of Oxford
On 25 April, Jeremy Crook OBE, Chief Executive of Action for Race Equality (ARE), delivered an inspiring talk at the Close the Gap Symposium held at Keble College, University of Oxford. Estimated read time: 3 minutes Surrounded by …
The AI Revolution for UK Charities: Why Embracing AI is No Longer Optional
🕒 Estimated read time: 4 minutes In March 2025, ARE, in collaboration with Urban Mba, hosted an introductory workshop "Demystifying AI: From Concept to Implementation" as part of the Violence Reduction Unit’s Stronger Futures and Innovation Fund …
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Equity in Employment: Looking Back at the Northern Cities Youth Conference
On February 19th, young people, employers, policymakers, and community leaders gathered at Friends’ Meeting House in Manchester for the inaugural Northern Cities Youth Employment Conference. 🕒 Estimated read time: 6 …
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Policy Action Forum: Solving The Crisis of Anti-Racism in Practice
Discourse about racial disparities in public spaces often feels disconnected from action. At Action for Race Equality (ARE), we created the Policy Action Forum (PAF), a space focused on practical solutions. The online series brought together experts …
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Events
Looking for an event? We host a number of events throughout the year, and we frequently attend meetings and conferences as expert panelists and guest speakers. To invite a member of our team to speak or attend your event, please email: …
Alliance for Racial Justice report launch event: ‘A better way to tackle institutional racism’.
The Alliance for Racial Justice is launching its first report ‘A better way to tackle institutional racism’ on Monday September 2 from 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM. 14 years on from the introduction of the Equality Act 2010, the legislation has proven too …
Widen the gate, don’t lower the bar: reflections from ARE’s first Youth Employment Conference
Employment barriers preventing young Black, Asian and Mixed heritage people from accessing fair and equitable employment opportunities were brought into sharp focus at Action for Race Equality (ARE)’s inaugural national youth employment conference …
“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, …
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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“People have been wrongly deported, have lost everything and are being overlooked” – a bleak picture of the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
Windrush advocates from across the country gathered in Parliament on Tuesday 16th May with ARE, to present MPs, journalists and policymakers with a picture of the deep-rooted issues plaguing the government’s Windrush Schemes and potentially impacting …