The Renters Rights Bill is progressing through Parliament, having had its second reading in the House of Lords and is due to go to Committee Stage later in March. The Bill as it stands does not reflect ROTA’s concerns that race discrimination in housing has been fully addressed. We have made representations to relevant Parliamentarians…
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For over 30 years, Race on the Agenda (ROTA) has been one of Britain’s leading change drivers, working alongside communities impacted by systemic racism to create policies and practices that tackle inequality. Together, we have made strides in advancing racial justice—but the fight is far from over. As we look ahead to 2024-2030, housing and…
We are thrilled to announce that ROTA (Race on the Agenda) has successfully secured a 10-year core grant from the City Bridge Foundation’s Anchor Programme. This significant funding will enable us to continue our vital work in promoting racial equality and social justice across the UK. The Anchor Programme grant will provide essential support for…
2024 has been a year of highs and lows for the UK’s Black and Global Majority (BGM) population. On the one hand, the resolve of our communities has never been stronger. We are seeing more and more engagement in political activism, efforts to influence and shape policy, and community organisation. ROTA’s membership continues to grow,…
At ROTA, partnerships and collaboration are central to our mission. We aim to advance racial equity and community cohesion by working together with individuals and organisations who share our goals. Tackling complex social issues like race-hate violence, anti-migrant sentiment, and Islamophobia requires collective action and a shared commitment to learning, unlearning, and dispelling myths about…
ROTA are launching a brand new podcast show ‘Talking About Race’. We will be hosting expert guests from across the anti-racism space to discuss the issues facing Black and Global Majority communities across the UK and beyond. For our first episode, to be published at 5pm on 9 January 2025 where we will be joined…
A groundbreaking report on the experience by Black women of sexual harassment in the workplace was released by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on the 27th November 2024. The author of the report, Carol Freguson the Equality and Strategy support officer at the TUC worked tirelessly in putting the report together. The report sets out…
A catalyst for change The Black Health manifesto was launched at an event in London on the 1 August 2024 in a room full of passionate folk keen to ensure that racism is a public health issue that needs tackling now. ROTA were immensely proud to support Black Mental Health Workers Alliance (BMHWA) who unveiled…
We, the Board and Staff of Race on the Agenda (ROTA) note that the Impact Assessment of the Renters’ Rights Bill addresses rental discrimination against tenants receiving benefits or having children. The Bill rightly seeks to make it unlawful for landlords to discriminate on these grounds. However, it is crucial to emphasise that discrimination based…
