by Salha Kaitesi | Mar 23, 2026 | Blog
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...
by Ngozi Lyn Cole | Mar 4, 2026 | Blog
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...
by Salha Kaitesi | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
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...
by Menisha Gela | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Salha Kaitesi | Nov 28, 2025 | Blog, Resources
Across our region, people continue to face the emotional and physical strain brought on by racism. The effects can run deep, shaping how someone sees themselves, how they move through the world, and how safe they feel in everyday spaces. Experiences of racial...
by Haleema Wynthorpe | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, Resources
I write this as a professional from Gateshead with lived experience of being from a refugee background, specialising in work related to marginalised communities. The themes mentioned in this reflection have emerged from conversations with VSCO and community groups...
