I spent much of my childhood in a largely white-working class council estate in the West Midlands, which to this day has suffered from decades of neglect, underfunding and poor-quality schooling. I grew used to the signs of ‘Keep Britain White’ and ‘NF’ painted on the walls as I walked on the streets. In those…
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…
From 1st July 2025, Race on the Agenda (ROTA) will be relocating to: Spaces, 35 New Broad Street, London EC2M 1NH. After many years based at Resource for London, we’re excited to start this new chapter in a vibrant and accessible co-working location. Our work and commitment to racial equality and social justice continue, just…
We are delighted to have been selected as the community research partner for the ‘Nourishing Neighbourhoods’ project, in partnership with Impact on Urban Health, EIT Foods, RSSL, and Reformul8 Scotland. This exciting project is being carried out to try to reformulate some culturally-specific food and drinks, in order to make them healthier. We have been…
At the start of June, the second cohort of Peer Researchers from the ROTA Community Research Partnership began their training journey. Our Peer Researchers this year are focusing on a wide range of issues affecting the Black and Global Majority community in the areas of housing, healthcare, and wellbeing. Research projects include an exploration of…
Reflections from Our First Advisory Group Meeting On 23rd April 2025, our Brick by Brick Advisory Group came together for the first time, united by a simple but radical belief: housing is a human right, not an asset. We’re here to challenge racial discrimination in housing and to reimagine a system that truly serves Black…
Update on the Renters’ Rights Bill June 2025 If you wish to add your signature to this letter, please complete the form below, and you will be added to the list of signatories. The Renters’ Rights Bill continues its passage through Parliament. It is currently at the Report Stage in the House of Lords, with a…
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…
Episode 5 of our podcast show ‘Talking About Race’ hosted by Dr Kulvinder Nagre, ROTA’s Research and Policy Coordinator. In this episode, Kulvinder is joined by guests: Lara Parizotto, and Maymuna Osman. Lara is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Migrant Democracy Project, and Maymuna is currently National Organiser with Migrants Organise. The guests…
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve shortlisted Expressions of Interest for our Advisory Group. The response has been incredible, and we want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who applied.
