Newcastle City Council Becomes First North East Local Authority to Join Become the Bridge
Last Friday at the Civic Centre, Newcastle City Council formally signed up to Become the Bridge, becoming the first local authority in the North East to join the campaign. The signing was led by Councillor Karen Kilgour, Leader of Newcastle City Council, alongside...
Why We’re Excited About ‘Become the Bridge’
Today the North East AntiRacism Coalition launches our Become the Bridge! We’re excited about Become the Bridge because it speaks directly to what makes the North East special: our instinct for connection, our pride in place, and our belief that everyone deserves to...
So You’ve Joined The Movement, Now What?
People arrive at our movement for many reasons. Sometimes it’s after seeing racism play out close to home. Sometimes it’s after a national moment that leaves you unsettled, angry, or searching for something better. People don’t usually arrive at anti-racism work by...
Beyond ‘We Stand By You’: Turning Solidarity Into Action In The North East
In the early days of the North East Anti-Racism Coalition (NEARC), we came together with a simple but powerful belief: that racism in our region can and must be challenged, not by isolated voices, but through collective action. Today, that belief feels more important...