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Empowering Young People who are Black, Asian and of Mixed Heritage
London Transport from the late 20th Century and into the 21st Century mirrors the changing cultural and ethnic face of our country. đź•’ Estimated read time: 3 minutes Those recruited from overseas by London Transport in the 1950s and 1960s …
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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. đź•’ Estimated read …
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. đź•’ Estimated read time: 3 minutes Black History Month this year is about “Honouring Our …
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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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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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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. đź•’ Estimated read time: 3 minutes The event, …
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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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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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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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