4.00 – 7.00pm, 29 February, Selby Centre, Selby Road, Tottenham, London N17 8JL.
Is there an elephant in the room? If we live in a post-racial society, why do certain ethnic groups continue to experience disadvantage?
This seminar, planned to follow the retrial into the murder of Stephen Lawrence, will debate these questions and seek to identify solutions to persistent and emerging inequalities faced by BAME children, young people and their communities.
Background
We have seen massive changes in the law and there is no doubt that progress has been made in addressing racism in our country. Greater proportions of BAME young people are going on to higher education, for example. However, these increased qualification levels are not translating into labour market and wealth outcomes with disproportionate numbers of BAME young people being unemployed and underemployed. Nearly one in two young black people are unemployed, compared to one in eight of young people in general. We are not making the most of British talent.
Who will attend and what will happen
The seminar will start with a range of experts presenting their views on what needs to be done to progress race equality in key areas relevant to BAME children, young people and their families. The Chair will then facilitate a solutions-focused discussion with panellists and participants, including representatives of the BAME voluntary, community and statutory sectors with roles and responsibilities relating to children and young people.
Who is involved?
The seminar will be chaired by Narendra Makanji.
Confirmed speakers and panelists include: Cllr Alan Strickland; Ambrose Quashie, Economic Regeneration, Haringey Council; Clasford Stirling MBE, Broadway Farm Football Club; David Lammy MP; Dr Elizabeth Henry, Chief Executive, Race on the Agenda; Dr. Jeanelle de Gruchy, Director of Public Health, London Borough of Haringey / NHS North Central London.; Jessica Hodgson, Work Services Directorate, North London District, Department for Work and Pensions; June Jarrett, Principal, Haringey Sixth Form College; Kamila Zahno, Zahno Rao Associates; Leander Neckles, Necko Consultancy; Sandra Looby, Borough Commander; and Sona Mahtani, The Selby Trust.
This webpage will be updated as new speakers and panelists are confirmed.
How to book a place
To book a place click the register button below
Places are limited and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
This seminar is being delivered in partnership with The Selby Trust. It is part of a series of seminars being delivered to coincide with the retrial into the murder of Stephen Lawrence.