Taking action NOW to create lasting impact will lead to a fairer and more inclusive world for us and future generations.
Research shows that people from ethnic and religious minorities in the UK face racism. We are carrying out research in the North East to understand the situation here in more detail.
Racism can take many forms – from violence and threats, to damage to property, poor treatment in services, or being treated unfairly at work. Often, these incidents are never reported.
The Impact Of The Riots In 2024
While public attitudes have become more tolerant in the UK over the past 40 years, recent concern about immigration has led to more racism being reported.
Whether or not immigration rises or falls, our region is diverse, we should accept the people we have and play to the strengths this offers.
What Does It Mean To Be Anti-racist?
Acknowledge
- Acknowledge that interpersonal, institutional and systemic racism exists and do harm.
- Recognise how they manifest in wider society.
- Explore how they manifest in your organisation.
Adapted from ‘BRAP’.
Learn
- Provide high qualitylearning on racism, allyship and power/privilege.
- Engage in activities that challenge our world views of race.
- Consider using tools such as Harvard Implicit Association test to understand group biases.
Do
- Develop clear, authentic anti-racist actions/strategies.
- Increase representations across all levels including ensuring key decision-makers include people with lived experience.
- Make systems, policies, processes and culture more equitable and inclusive for people with lived experinces, with zero tolerance for racism.
- Actively challenge racial inequality internally and externally.