Anti-Racist Alliance Trust

An important series of anti-racist articles. The Long Division series probes the origins and influence of the notion of biological race and asks: Why does a debunked theory endure — and can its dubious impacts ever be truly overcome? race.undark.org

This portrait depicts a young Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, who was born in London in 1875 to a white British mother and a Krio father from Sierra Leone. At age seven, he sat for several painters at the Croydon Art Club. Here he is depicted wearing a cap and tunic, although it's worth noting that artistic liberties may have been taken. His sister noted, "They placed a basin on his head and a shawl around his shoulders to give him a more 'African' appearance." Her quote implies that Coleridge-Taylor was styled in a manner that emphasized his "exoticism," despite being born and raised in Britain. Nevertheless, Coleridge-Taylor would go on to become a pioneering composer and conductor of classical music, and a champion of African and African-American musical genres.

Honoured to have been include in this list by @Nadine_Writes It’s about the rhythm, not blues: 2023’s Black British trailblazers | Nadine White independent.co.uk/voices/rye-lan…

To celebrate the Notting Hill Carnival, we'll be posting materials from our archive over the next three days. We’re starting with the Race Today Carnival Pamphlet (1977) titled The Road Make To Walk On Carnival Day'. #NottingHillCarnival #Carnival

Grenada’s Prime Minister is coming through with the factsss. These effects of the crime of enslavement are still felt by people of African descendants and justice means that we rectify with reparations. independent.co.uk/news/world/gre…

#OtD 20 Aug 1976 the Grunwick strike began when Devshi Bhudia was dismissed for working too slowly, and three colleagues walked out in support. Three days later, pickets began in this iconic dispute of Asian women workers. Learn more in our podcast: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/grunwi…

Dr Jayaram wants a public inquiry, which isn’t what the government promised yesterday. The non-statutory inquiry govt has promised wouldn’t necessarily hear evidence in public or compel people to give evidence.

"Attitudes towards immigration have improved, with only 9% of voters regarding reducing it as a top priority, and the country’s crises are too calamitous to shift the blame from the ruling party."

Charles Baker was a self-taught mechanical engineer who spent the majority of his childhood in slavery. He developed the first friction heater, which was patented in January 1903.

We need to recommit to the #GlobalGoals for better future for all. The SDG Summit in September is a key moment to put the world back on track for a fairer, more inclusive & sustainable planet. un.org/sustainabledev…

Our #YouthSoundingBoard is a consultative platform that embodies inclusivity, diversity, & active participation of Ghanaian youth in the attainment of #SDGs Read more in our story here➡️ bit.ly/45amzY7 & meet the influential members driving change for #SDGs⬇️

The African Youth Climate Assembly @AYCAssembly2023 will take place from 1st to 3rd September 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya, as a pre-summit of the AU Heads of State @AfClimateSummit to unite, amplify the voices, and showcase African youth solutions to global climate challenges.

“They definitely don't have a clue how it impacts us.” Jamar Powell will receive 'substantial’ damages after a Metropolitan Police stop and search aged 16 where he says he had a taser put to his neck. He tells @RiaChatter he wants a face to face apology from the Met.

Save the date, Tuesday 19th September, 6pm, the Windrush National Organisation tour, talking Windrush compensation, status and difficulties obtaining a passport if born in the UK after 1983 comes to #Nottingham

London’s Janet Kay was the first black female artist to have a reggae Number 1 in the UK. Janet is a descendant of the Jamaican National Hero the Rt Excellent Deacon Paul Bogle. #salutingoursisters #blackhistorymonth

“7 days is simply untenable and puts 1000s of survivors of trafficking and refugees at increased risk of homelessness, destitution and exploitation as they face eviction with nowhere to go.”

Politicians are trying to divide us We won't let them Either everyone has human rights or no one does Sign our pledge to protect UK membership of the European Convention on Human Rights action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/133001/pe…

There is a "need for change in policy as well as clinical practice to ensure that ALL BABIES, including those with DARKER SKIN TONES, receive adequate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to prevent long term effects of jaundice". Could YOU be part of this CHANGE?

The European Convention on Human Rights protects everyone in the UK The rights and freedoms we're all familiar with come from it Dragging the UK out of the ECHR will allow the Government to knowingly commit human rights abuses against anyone libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/what-is-…

How are you planning to attend this year's conference? Are you: A. Saving up to meet us physically in Accra B. Saving up to buy enough data and stream live Let us know in the comments. Don't forget to make your conference frame and tag us when you share it. #awc2023 #ghana

You spoke and we listened! The closing date has been extended until August 1. Stop making excuses, do submit. #awc2023 #AWA #Wakini #AWTA #ghana