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New Ipsos Mori report demonstrates public perceptions of racism in the UK

Ipsos MORI published a new report which investigates public perceptions of systemic racism within the UK. In the report, it states that within the UK, Black African people and Gypsies, Roma and Travellers are the groups that are seen as the most treated unfairly by society (27% and 25% respectively). They are followed by: BlackContinue reading “New Ipsos Mori report demonstrates public perceptions of racism in the UK”

Bristol’s ‘Steppin Sistas’ are going the extra mile to raise money for BAME Mental Health Charity

The walking group ‘Steppin Sistas’ in Bristol are doing a charity walk to raise money for the mental health charity Nilaari, which focuses on BAME mental health. The charity walk will take place between 1st-30th of September. The group is going to cover 30 miles within the 30 days. Steppin Sistas hope to raise atContinue reading “Bristol’s ‘Steppin Sistas’ are going the extra mile to raise money for BAME Mental Health Charity”

Human-trafficking: We talk to Kent Detective Shaun White about the dangers of county lines in the UK

County Lines is a top priority for all police forces across the UK, especially to Detective Superintendent Shaun White, the head of County Lines and Gangs Team unit in Kent. For those unaware, county lines is when someone from an urban area, sells drugs in a rural area. They do that through a mobile phoneContinue reading “Human-trafficking: We talk to Kent Detective Shaun White about the dangers of county lines in the UK”

“Mark’s death is still as raw as 10 years ago” – Marsha Farmer talks cousin Mark Duggan’s murder

It has been a decade since the fatal shooting of Mark Duggan by a Met Police Officer. Marsha Farmer, (Mark’s cousin) speaks to us about how little has changed in society since his death. The shooting of Mark Duggan continues to spark uncomfortable debates about Police use of force, stop and search, hard stop tacticsContinue reading ““Mark’s death is still as raw as 10 years ago” – Marsha Farmer talks cousin Mark Duggan’s murder”

Channel 4’s new ‘Black to Front’ Event represents Black talent in-front and behind the camera

Channel 4 has announced a ‘Black to Front’ project that will air for a whole day in September, in a bid to show black talent on screen and behind the scenes, following a report by The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity. There will be many classics broadcast throughout the day, such as ChannelContinue reading “Channel 4’s new ‘Black to Front’ Event represents Black talent in-front and behind the camera”

Cynthia Chang: Believed to be the first Chinese woman cycling solo across Britain

Cynthia Chang believes that she may be the first Chinese woman to cycle solo from Land’s End to John O’Groats. She spoke to Powell and Barns media and discussed this incredible feat. Cynthia explained it was quite the adventure for her, as she is new to cycling. She said: “To be honest it was aContinue reading “Cynthia Chang: Believed to be the first Chinese woman cycling solo across Britain”

Black Women’s equal pay-day: We are still being under-paid

Black Women’s equal pay-day this year took place on the 3rd of August. Despite having this day to spread awareness about the pay gap that many black women face, it is still an ongoing concern. Black Women’s equality pay-day took place on August the 3rd this year. The reasoning behind it is because on averageContinue reading “Black Women’s equal pay-day: We are still being under-paid”

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health Care Partnership lead new anti-racism pledge

The movement has received over-whelming support from organisations across Leeds. Wendy Tangen, the clinical services inclusion lead for Leeds and York Partnership spoke to Powell and Barns about the anti-racism movement. Wendy shared what inspired West Yorkshire and Harrogate HCP (Health Care Partnership) to initiate this movement. She said: “In October 2020, the partnership commissionedContinue reading “West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health Care Partnership lead new anti-racism pledge”

Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre teams up with Boisterous to recruit BAME talent

Mutty Burman, Michael Horsley, Zain Salim and Joe Speare performing Bouncers – Credit: Ean Flanders Photography Boisterous was created by Miriam Mussa and Maurice Bessman and they’re funded by Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre. Boisterous seeks out talent from BAME communities. Maurice spoke with Powell and Barns media and explained what inspired him and Miriam toContinue reading “Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre teams up with Boisterous to recruit BAME talent”