In October, ROTA hosted its Annual Conference and it was truly special. Our theme, “60 Years Since the Race Relations Act: What’s Changed?”, invited us to reflect on the past, examine the present, and reimagine the future of race equality in the UK. The discussions served as a powerful reminder that while there is still…
“Being heard changes everything.” Our second Brick by Brick Advisory Group meeting was jam-packed. Under the theme Reimagine, voices from across our communities shared stories that cut through headlines and exposed the raw realities of housing injustice. We heard how women who dared to name racism were gaslit and silenced, their complaints dismissed. We heard…
Race on the Agenda is pleased to spotlight the important research by our Peer Researcher Jamila Thompson, titled ‘Interrogating the Experiences of Race, Racism and Misogynoir’ (2025). The research highlights the pervasive issue of racism, misogynoir and body policing that Black girls face within the UK education system. Jamila’s work addresses a critical gap in literature: the consistent erasure of Black girls’ voices in conversations…
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…
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…
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…
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.
We are deeply concerned about the welfare cuts announced today in the Spring Statement. These cuts will come into place during an already difficult cost-of-living crisis that has a disproportionate impact on Black and Global Majority (BGM) communities. According to recent data from the Runnymede Trust, BGM communities are 2.5 times more likely to be in…
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…
