Read the latest November edition of our Policy E-Newsletter now available HERE. This month’s newsletter coincides with Black History Month and fittingly there have been a number of important reports which look at elements of race equality in Britain. Our Policy E-Newsletters are full of information about our work, our partners/supporters and what is happening around the sector in relation to race…
Over 95% of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people in Britain have faced racism or racial prejudice…. Read more
CORE received a response from Public Health England in relation to its April 2020 letter addressing the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on BAME communities. Read the response HERE.
Though first observed in the United States in the 1970s, Black History Month was first celebrated in the UK in October 1987. Taking place mainly in educational and local council institutions, the idea behind it was to give some exposure to Black historical figures who’s achievements had been previously overlooked by the existing school curriculum,…
The Trustees of Race on the Agenda are happy to announce that Maurice McLeod has been appointed as the incoming CEO of Race on the Agenda following the retirement of Andy Gregg.
Ever since GCSEs and A levels were cancelled due to the Corona virus lockdown, concerns have been raised about the fairness of replacing them with teacher predicted grades. Pupils from certain race and ethnicities are often given underpredicted grades for ‘A’ Levels, and since April, ROTA along with other race equality organisations such as Runnymede…
The Department for Education has produced a guidance document for schools when they re-open in September after the Covid-19 closures. ROTA has some thoughts. The period of lockdown has proved particularly challenging for some pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged communities. Refugees, asylum seekers, children from some BAME communities and from Gipsy, Roma and Traveller families have had difficulty accessing…
Our Senior Policy Officer Poornima Karunacadacharan, speaks to Activate Debate and gives a thought-provoking insight into how systemic racism functions in the UK education system.
CORE is concerned about the announcement by the Government of a new “crossgovernmental commission” to look into racial inequalities. CORE believes that such a commission can only secure the support of BAME communities and community organisations if there is transparency and accountability about how it is set up, who is involved in it and whether there is…