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 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 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...
by Salha Kaitesi | Nov 14, 2025 | Blog, Resources
There is a deep tension running through the national conversation on migration, one that has been fuelled by sensational headlines, inflammatory political soundbites, and a media landscape that often values outrage over accuracy. This tension is not abstract. It...
