The latest ethnicity in the Criminal Justice System statistics published yesterday (25th January) paint a clear picture of a system still struggling to tackle racism. The biennial publication from the Ministry of Justice, as well as the annually …
Shaping Futures Together: ARE National Conference to explore Youth Employment Disparities
We're delighted to announce ARE’s inaugural national youth employment conference, Strengthening Education to Employment Pathways for Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage young people, aged 16-24, will be held this year on 22nd February 2024. Thanks to …
What stops employers recruiting young Black men?
ARE's Moving on Up programme took to parliament in November 2023 to highlight the large employment gaps impacting young people from Black, Asian, Mixed-heritage and minority ethnic backgrounds, our Chief Executive, Jeremy Crook OBE, urges action from …
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Set Your Goals, Your Way!
In this ARE guest blog, Bayo Igoh, a business coach at Bigoh Coaching and one of our dedicated Routes2Success role-models, sends a clear message to all our readers looking to make a fresh start in the new year. It’s a new year, and people are …
Brilliantly Bold Benjamin Zephaniah: in Tribute of the Late Poet
When thinking about Benjamin Zephaniah the words ‘Brilliant’ and ‘Bold’ come to mind and you might ask, why? Brianna Cyrus, Routes2Success Programme Director, reflects on the power and legacy of Professor Benjamin Zephaniah, who touched countless …
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Windrush Justice Programme update: who we’re funding
ARE is delighted to announce that we have funded another six grassroots organisations following our second tender round as part of our three-year Windrush Justice Programme. We’re also very pleased to have expanded our support into Scotland. …
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Culturally Competent Support: A Guest Blog By Aishah Help
Aishah Help is a women-led organisation based in East London that supports disadvantaged communities to achieve their personal, social and economic potential. They provide services to Black, Asian and Minority ethnic women (BME) and their families …
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“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, …
ARE team announcement: Tebussum Rashid steps down as Deputy
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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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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City Bridge Foundation awards £1.5m to ARE to tackle race inequality
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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National Independent Advisory Group merges with Action for Race Equality
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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