Race on the Agenda (ROTA) invites members and supporters to our Annual General Meeting on Monday, 7 September 2026, held online via Microsoft Teams. Formal AGM business begins at 6pm, followed at 6:15pm by an open 45 minute discussion on this year’s theme: A different world is possible. By Lennina Ofori and our CEO Matthew…
Who We’re Looking For: Advisory Group Criteria: What You’ll Do: Key Details: Why Join Us? Help disrupt systemic racism and empower communities with ROTA’s 30+ years of anti-racist advocacy. Make a real impact! Got a question? get in touch with Michaela@rota.org.uk i’d love to hear from you.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Johnson as our new Chief Executive, starting from 12 February 2025. Matthew brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a proven track record in income generation, exceptional leadership, and an ability to inspire teams and individuals to achieve their best. He has consistently demonstrated…
Episode 2 of our Talking About Race podcast, hosted by Dr Kulvinder Nagre, ROTA Research and Policy Coordinator, is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music. Kulvider is joined by guests Fizza Qureshi, CEO of Migrants’ Rights Network, Jovan Owusu-Nepaul, a political campaigner and commentator, and Dr Ariel Breaux Torres, a mental health…
To our members, You may have heard about the passing of Professor Jason Arday and how the coverage and reaction from the British media was vicious, inhumane and racist. It would not feel right for us not to acknowledge this loss. We recognise that racism, and the circumstances surrounding Professor Jason Arday’s death, may be…
PRESS RELEASE NEW SHORT FILM “FOR MY SISTER” EXPLORES THE HIDDEN MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT OF SICKLE CELL IN BLACK BRITISH COMMUNITIES A new short film, For My Sister, produced in partnership with Media Trust, highlights the lived realities of sickle cell and its impact on mental health within Black British communities. Created as part of…
Today, we’re proud to launch Race on the Agenda’s Strategy 2026: “Nothing about us, without us.”, a term that has deep roots in disability rights activism.
We partnered with Rich Mix ahead of the screening of Babylon (1980) at Rich Mix London. Matthew Johnson, ROTA’s CEO provided the talk of called Babylon Never Fell, which showed that this film is not just about nostalgia, it’s about an enduring reality and the rigidity of systems that still have many relics of those…
Who takes the blame for homelessness and housing insecurity? ROTA’s new research starts from the position that, contrary to the view that people in such circumstances are personally responsible for their situations, it is not the fault of the individual. Homelessness might happen to anyone and can take different forms. From the more visible rough sleeping…
Race on the Agenda stands in solidarity with every Black and Global Majority person, migrant community, and refugee family caught up in the violence that swept through Belfast last night. What we witnessed was not a protest. This was an organised racist terror – masked men burning homes and vehicles, attacking businesses, and screaming that…
Race on the Agenda joins all those expressing grief and outrage at the murder of Henry Nowak and the deeply disturbing circumstances surrounding his death. All young people should be protected from violence. This incident deserves a thorough, objective, and transparent investigation to ensure accountability and justice. In addition, we are concerned by the exploitation…
Over the past few months, Brick has kept its focus on what often gets pushed to the margins—lived experience, voice, and the power of storytelling. These tools have the ability to reshape housing. Our refreshed project page brings together key insights from our advisory group. It also showcases a growing collection of animations that carry…
Race and AI: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly As part of ROTA’s ongoing commitment to engaging our members, we are continuing our Priorities for Racial Justice 2026 series with an upcoming online event focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and racial equity. We are already seeing the increasing use of AI systems across public…