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15 Nov 2022 Books & culture

Baroness Lawrence reviews Baroness Benjamin's autobiography 'What Are You Doing Here?'

Baroness Benjamin’s latest memoir is a refreshing and timely reflection on the evolution of Black life in Britain from the 1960s to today

29 Oct 2022 Communities

Claudia Jones: journalist and political activist

The philosopher Thomas Carlyle suggested history was best understood as the "biography of great men". The House disagrees — and has invited parliamentarians this Black History Month to spotlight inspirational Black women.

08 Mar 2022 Communities

TRAILBLAZER: Black women are put off public life by the level of racism and sexism we face

The first day entering Parliament after being elected in 1987 felt both momentous and unreal. I was greeted by Lord David Pitt, himself of Caribbean origin. There are photographs of us embracing. It was symbolic.

06 Dec 2021 Home affairs

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?

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13 Oct 2021 Coronavirus

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.

01 Sep 2021 Education

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.

21 Jun 2021 Social affairs

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.

21 Apr 2021 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".

08 Apr 2021 Education

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.

01 Apr 2021 Social affairs

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.

01 Apr 2021 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.

01 Apr 2021 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.

31 Mar 2021 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.

31 Mar 2021 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”.

31 Mar 2021 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.

31 Mar 2021 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.

29 Mar 2021 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.

21 Mar 2021 Communities

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.

12 Mar 2021 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.

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02 Mar 2021 Home affairs

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.

17 Feb 2021 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.

18 Dec 2020 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.

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05 Nov 2020 Home affairs

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.

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03 Nov 2020 Home affairs

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.