by Salha Kaitesi | Jun 19, 2026 | Blog
The North East is a region people care deeply about. It is a place known for its communities, its resilience and the way people often come together when times are tough. It is a region with a strong sense of identity and belonging. Ask anyone why they stay here and...
by Mandeep Chohan | May 15, 2026 | Blog
Last month, the North East Anti Racism Coalition (NEARC) kicked off a series of roundtables to discuss our research findings on the nature and extent of racism across the North East. NEARC is a movement of individuals and organisations of all ethnicities...
by Salha Kaitesi | May 11, 2026 | Blog
The results from the latest elections across the North East are now settling in. As with every election, some people will be pleased with the outcome while others will be disappointed. There will be relief in some places, frustration in others, and many people still...
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...
