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…
From 25 November to 10 December, the world marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This campaign exposes the ongoing violence women and girls face — and this year, the theme “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls” highlights one of the fastest-growing and least regulated forms of harm. At ROTA, race…
On June 20th, ROTA attended the UK Black Pride Inaugural Community Roundtable discussion on strategic community building funding and collective resilience, hosted by UK Black Pride at the BCS Chartered Institute for IT in Moorgate. This groundbreaking event served as a brave space for meaningful discussions on the necessity of community-driven initiatives, emphasising the importance…
In May, we welcomed Dahaba Ali Hussain and Deeqo Shire to the ROTA team. Both Dahaba and Deeqo bring a wealth of experience, working in the racial justice and research field. Dahaba Ali Hussain | ROTA Associate Dahaba Ali Hussen is a journalist and researcher with a decade of experience working at the intersection of…
Applications for the second year of the ROTA Community Research Partnership are now open. We are seeking applications from those who wish to carry out research into the ways in which structural racism affects members of their communities. Our themes for 2025 are housing and health and wellbeing. Successful applicants will receive research training and…
We’re proud to announce that we’ve been backed with Propel London funding under their Building Strong Communities mission.
We’re proud to announce that we’ve been backed with Propel London funding under their Building Strong Communities mission.