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...
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...
by Salha Kaitesi | Oct 20, 2025 | Blog, Resources
Last week, the government announced new plans to tackle antisemitism and other forms of racism within the NHS. The move follows growing concern about discrimination faced by staff and patients, and calls for stronger systems of accountability across the health sector....
