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Articles tagged with: Racial Equality
Young Black voices must be heard when policies are being developed
Home affairs
By Nadjah Osman
Young Black voices must be heard when policies are being developed
In July 2021, The Black Policy Institute (TBPI) pioneered the Global Future Leadership Programme, bringing together several young Black people from the United Kingdom and the United States. I was thrilled to be appointed as the UK chair of the first international young people’s advisory board for TBPI. To me, an effective leader is strategic, empathetic and adaptative; able to contend with the past and present with a vision of societal improvement and equity.
Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it? Partner content
Coronavirus
By Inc Arts
Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it?
The creative and cultural sector can be a powerful tool in reducing inequality. If we're serious about levelling up, then we must invest in the arts.
It’s time we had a national education initiative for Black African and Caribbean students
Education
By Diane Abbott MP
It’s time we had a national education initiative for Black African and Caribbean students
We are calling on the Department for Education to tackle anti-Black racism at its core. This goes beyond what students are being taught in the classroom to the way the institution functions.
White leaders must double down on promises to end racism
Social affairs
By Meera Spillett
White leaders must double down on promises to end racism
One look around public sector boardrooms is enough to see the persistent and enduring lack of Black, Asian and other minoritized groups. It is time for white leaders to be on the pitch not watching from a distance.
'Justice Has Been Done' After Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of George Floyd Murder, Culture Secretary Says
Communities
"Justice Has Been Done" After Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of George Floyd Murder, Culture Secretary Says
The culture secretary Oliver Dowden has welcomed the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, saying "justice has been done".
Recognising the intersectionality of poverty and race is critical to advancing educational outcomes
Education
By Lord Woolley
Recognising the intersectionality of poverty and race is critical to advancing educational outcomes
We must recognise the discriminatory factors that give grave worries to Black parents who are acutely aware that their children achieve better marks when examined blindly and externally.
Race report “gaslights” Black and ethnic minority people into denying lived experiences of racism
Social affairs
By Kate Osamor MP
Race report “gaslights” Black and ethnic minority people into denying lived experiences of racism
The findings of the Race Commission's report are an exercise in gas-lighting on a national level and illustrate a complete failure to meet the challenges posed by the Black Lives Matter movement.
Exclusive: Historian 'Disgusted' At Being Named As Adviser In Race Report And Accuses Downing Street Of 'Manipulating' Him
Communities
Exclusive: Historian "Disgusted" At Being Named As Adviser In Race Report And Accuses Downing Street Of "Manipulating" Him
A British author listed as a "stakeholder" on the government's controversial race report has claimed he was "manipulated" by Downing Street.
Boris Johnson's Most Senior Black Adviser Set To Quit As Ministers Defend Landmark Race Report
Communities
Boris Johnson's Most Senior Black Adviser Set To Quit As Ministers Defend Landmark Race Report
Samuel Kasumu's plans to quit the government in May were announced as ministers sought to defend a controversial report into racial disparities.
Keir Starmer Is 'Disappointed' At Race Report Findings For Failing To Accept 'Structural' Problems
Communities
Keir Starmer Is "Disappointed" At Race Report Findings For Failing To Accept "Structural" Problems
The Labour leader has called for the introduction of a race equality act as he claimed there was a "reluctance" to acknowledge structural issues.
Everything The Commission On Race And Ethnic Disparities Recommends To Improve Inequality In The UK
Social affairs
Everything The Commission On Race And Ethnic Disparities Recommends To Improve Inequality In The UK
The controversial report by the the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities has made a wide-ranging set of recommendations on how to “improve the lives and experiences of individuals and communities across the UK”.
Shadow Equality Minister Accuses Race Report Of 'Glorifying' Slave Trade And Demands 'Urgent Explanation'
Communities
Shadow Equality Minister Accuses Race Report Of "Glorifying" Slave Trade And Demands "Urgent Explanation"
Ministers have been urged to give an "urgent" response after its landmark report called for a "new story" about slavery to be taught in schools.
David Lammy Says Landmark Diversity Report Is An Insult To Those Who Have Suffered Institutional Racism
Communities
David Lammy Says Landmark Diversity Report Is An Insult To Those Who Have Suffered Institutional Racism
The shadow justice secretary has accused Boris Johnson of "slamming the door" on people who have called for action to tackle institutional racism following the publication of a landmark diversity report.
Covid Vaccine Rates Are Significantly Lower For Black Brits, New ONS Data Shows
Coronavirus
Covid Vaccine Rates Are Significantly Lower For Black Brits, New ONS Data Shows
New data on the demographics of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout has revealed vast disparities along ethnic and religious lines.
On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we must all remember it's our duty to fight discrimination
Communities
By Tulip Siddiq and Olivia Marks-Woldman
On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we must all remember it's our duty to fight discrimination
On this UN-created International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we join forces to talk about some of the darkest byproducts of identity-based discrimination.
Labour To Create New Codes Of Conduct And Training On Islamophobia And Anti-Black Racism
Political parties
Labour To Create New Codes Of Conduct And Training On Islamophobia And Anti-Black Racism
Labour is planning to do more to tackle Islamophobia and anti-Black racism in the party with the creation of new codes of conduct and a training programme for members.
Partner content
Home affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Pontins owner signs legal agreement to prevent race discrimination
Britannia Jinky Jersey Limited, owner of Pontins, has signed a legally binding agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to prevent racial discrimination after it became aware of discriminatory practices, including an ‘undesirable guests' list, being used by the organisation.
Racism Is A “Key Factor” In Disproportionate Impact Of Covid-19 On BAME Groups, Public Health Director Says
Coronavirus
Racism Is A “Key Factor” In Disproportionate Impact Of Covid-19 On BAME Groups, Public Health Director Says
A senior Public Health England figure has said racism has played a significant part in BAME in the UK being disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Parts Of A 'Bonkers' Liz Truss Speech On Equality Were Erased From The Government's Website
Social affairs
Parts Of A "Bonkers" Liz Truss Speech On Equality Were Erased From The Government's Website
"Provocative" sections of a controversial speech by Liz Truss on equality were deleted from the version uploaded to their official website for being too political.
Partner content
Home affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Equality body to scrutinise racial inequality of workers in health and social care
Great Britain’s national equality body has opened a statutory inquiry into racial inequality of ethnic minority workers in lower paid roles in health and social care.
Partner content
Home affairs
By Chartered Management Institute
How can managers have constructive conversations about race and inclusion in the workplace?
CMI offer practical steps that can be taken by people in any industry, as well as case studies of real managers and leaders working to ‘move the dial’ in their own workplaces. 
We can’t talk our way out of racial inequality
Social affairs
By Helen Grant MP
We can’t talk our way out of racial inequality
We must commit to change through action not just words. Policy changes are needed to address discrimination in our criminal justice system, health services and workers’ pay
My fellow Peers assumed I was the wine waiter
Social affairs
By Lord Taylor of Warwick
My fellow Peers assumed I was the wine waiter
Only 6.1% of Peers are non-white ethnic minority. Diversity and inclusion must improve in Westminster and the wider world
News is ultimately subjective – if our political reporters are mostly white, then our democracy suffers
Social affairs
By Anne Alexander
News is ultimately subjective – if our political reporters are mostly white, then our democracy suffers
Although the diversity of Parliament has improved considerably in recent years, Anne Alexander remains one of a handful of BAME Lobby journalists. So why does political journalism fail to match the make-up of the very politicians it holds to account?