Action for Race Equality
Empowering Young People who are Black, Asian and of Mixed Heritage
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. …
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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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We’re proud to share that Action for Race Equality (ARE) has been shortlisted for Collaboration of the Year at the 2025 London Youth Awards, recognising our longstanding partnership with Brentside High School and the positive impact it has made on …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Action for Race Equality (ARE) is proud to reveal that we have funded another eight organisations following the third tender round of our Windrush Justice Programme. Estimated read time: 3 minutes The programme, supported by a collective of …
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On 16 July 2025, Action for Race Equality welcomed the 13 community organisations selected for our inaugural UPLIFT programme to an energising co-design session in LIFT Islington, London. UPLIFT is a fully funded, 12-month …
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Nine students from Oasis Hadley Academy in Enfield have been recognised at the 2025 Shine School Media Awards for their work on A Question of Colour (AQC), a youth-led podcast created through Action for Race Equality’s Routes2Success (R2S) …
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In 2014, Action for Race Equality supported the Young Review – a deep dive into the experiences of young Black and Muslim men in the Criminal Justice System. Disturbingly, many of our findings still hold true today. 🕒 Estimated read time: 3 …
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🕒 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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Following the launch of the UK government’s consultation on 4 April 2025 regarding the inclusion of mandatory Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap Reporting for large employers into the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill, ARE has spent the past month …
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As part of our Routes2Success mentoring programme, Action for Race Equality has launched two new Race Equality Action Projects (REAPs) with secondary school students in London, one addressing knife crime, the other exploring unconscious bias. 🕒 …
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Current sentencing practices fail Black, Asian, and Mixed heritage people. The Sentencing Review provided an opportunity to fix that - but the panel has decided against considering racial disparities. 🕒 Estimated read time: 3 …
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A new Race Equity in Employment Task Force chaired by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, bringing together experts across race and employment, has launched. 🕒 Estimated read time: 3 minutes Action for Race Equality (ARE), in …
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