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...
Support Pathways For Those Experiencing Racism And Racial Trauma
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...
The Blame Game: A Reflection On Social Division And Solidarity In Gateshead
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...