On Monday 11th November, community and voluntary sector leaders, funders, and key stakeholders gathered at JPMorganChase in London for the final event of the Pathways 2 Economic Opportunities (P2E) programme. This three-year, £2 million P2E …
Standing Up to Hate: Intersections of Racism, Migration, and Women’s Rights
In October 2023, Migrant Voice hosted a crucial event, bringing together community leaders and activists from all around London, to discuss how we can stand up to hate and division in this country. The event provided a space to reflect on the recent …
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My Black is Black: a final reflection on Black History Month
All through Black History Month, we've been asking our team and Routes2Success' volunteers to share their perspectives on what this year's theme, #ReclaimingNarratives, means to them. Catch up on our series below! As we come to the end of the …
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Being a young leader
In this guest blog, ARE's Lead Consultant, Tebussum Rashid, writes to young leaders of the future, outlining tips and considerations for their leadership journeys. I believe we are all leaders in our own spaces, whether in formal or informal …
Racist police violence cannot be rationalised
In September 2022, Chris Kaba was shot and killed by a Metropolitan police officer, Martyn Blake. At the start of this week, a jury deemed Martyn Blake not guilty of murder. The jury's decision marked the end of an embargo on information …
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Action for Race Equality responds to Yvette Cooper’s renewed commitment to Windrush Justice
Action for Race Equality (ARE) welcomes the Home Office's announcement of a ‘fundamental reset’ regarding the Windrush Generation, aiming to deliver justice for survivors of the Windrush Scandal. On Thursday 24th October, the Home Secretary …
Reclaiming the Narrative: African Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership
For this year’s Black History Month celebrations, Action for Race Equality has been supporting the “Reclaiming Narratives” theme. As part of this initiative, Business Coach and Routes2Success role-model, Bayo Igoh, contributes to the ongoing …
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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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Does terminology matter? West Indies or the Caribbean?
This Black History Month, the theme of 'Reclaiming Narratives' offers the perfect opportunity to reclaim the term 'Caribbean' and discard the outdated label 'West Indies.' But why, you might ask? Read more in this ARE opinion piece by …
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‘The Equality Act is not fit for purpose’ say leading race equality organisations
In a brand-new report launched on 2nd September, The Alliance for Racial Justice, a coalition of leading race equality organisations, have called for equality laws to undergo major updates to tackle deep-rooted discrimination and inequality across …
Policing Black children: an urgent call for accountability and action
On the evening of the 22nd August, twenty-seven community leaders, activists, and concerned citizens gathered to discuss the pressing issues of police accountability and the safety of Black children in England and Wales. The event, organised by …
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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 …
The importance of naming the problem: racism in Higher Education and beyond
ARE’s new Policy and Research officer, Qasim Alli, reflects on his experience working at Oxford and Cambridge, and the barriers stopping real change from happening across the university system. I have spent most of the last decade working to …
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ARE Statement presented at the UN’s Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Presented at the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), 3086th Meeting, 113th Session, on 12th August at the HQ of United Nations in Geneva. "The United Kingdom, its government, and public bodies are institutionally racist …
The Diversity Dilemma: Ethnic Minority MPs and the Challenge of Institutional Racism
On the 4th of July 2024, the UK elected the most diverse Labour Government ending 14 years of Conservative hold. Over 40% of MPs are women, and 14% are from ethnic minority backgrounds. While this signals significant progress, we cannot assume simply …