Author name: Alyson Malach

Combating Tokenism in the Workplace: A Deeper Dive Across Protected Groups

Understanding Tokenism in Context Tokenism is “the practice of doing something (such as hiring a person who belongs to a marginalised group) only to prevent criticism and give the appearance that people are being treated fairly.” Tokenism can manifest as superficial representation or symbolic gestures that lack real inclusion or influence. It often places undue […]

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Why Positive Action is Essential for a Fair and Future-Proof Workforce

According to the 2021 Census, the ethnic composition of England and Wales has changed significantly. For the first time, fewer than half (46.2%) of residents identify as “White British” a marked drop from 80.5% in 2001. Meanwhile, the proportion of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds continues to grow, particularly among younger age groups and in

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Beyond the Policy: Supporting Ethnically Diverse People Through Everyday Racism in Work, Education, Health, and Policing

We’ve been taught to believe that policies equal progress. That having a policy on anti-racism, inclusion, or equality means an organisation is “doing the work.” But for many of us and especially for ethnically diverse individuals that illusion shatters the moment we seek help, report harm, or simply try to be seen. Recently, we’ve experienced

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The context of embedded whiteness

The London Museum has urged staff to address the problem of ‘embedded whiteness’ as part of a diversity drive, it has emerged. The publicly-funded museum focused on the history of London has reportedly created a leaflet to help staff to ‘challenge embedded whiteness’ in the workplace. Staff have been told that the museum’s current ‘culture and ways

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Marking 80 Years Since the Liberation of Bergen-Belsen: A Time to Reflect, Remember, and Stand Together

On 15th April 2025, we pause to mark a profoundly moving anniversary 80 years since British troops liberated Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. As they entered the gates, soldiers of the British 11th Armoured Division were confronted by scenes that remain etched into the history of humanity: piles of unburied bodies, and over 60,000 prisoners on the

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Breaking Barriers: Supporting Black and Asian Communities in Greater Manchester into Work, Education, Housing and Justice

Greater Manchester is home to a vibrant and diverse population. Yet, for many Black and Asian communities, long-standing inequalities continue to limit access to opportunity and fair treatment. Whether in employment, education, housing, health, or interactions with the police, structural barriers and institutional bias persist but they can be dismantled. With targeted, co-produced action and

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Breaking the Cycle: Inequality faced by Traveller Communities and what we can do

Across the UK, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities continue to face stark and persistent inequalities, despite legal protections under the Equality Act 2010, which recognises Romany Gypsies and Irish Travellers as distinct ethnic groups. This means they are protected under the Act from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation on the grounds of race, including ethnic

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New Racism, Community Cohesion, and the Urgent Call to Act: A Message for Council Leaders, Police, Educators, Housing Providers, Employers and Charities

Introduction In our roles as public servants, educators, employers, and community leaders, we often ask: why do racial inequalities persist despite decades of legislation and good intentions? The answer may lie not in the old face of racism, but in a subtler, more insidious version, what scholars call new racism. New racism doesn’t wear a

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