Unmasking Institutional Racism: A Closer Look at Systemic Discrimination in Britain

Introduction:Institutional Racism, coined by activists Stokely Carmichael and Charles Vernon Hamilton in 1967, gained prominence with the Mcpherson Inquiry in 1999. Despite several reports exposing the pervasive discrimination, there remains a disturbing prevalence of institutional racism in various sectors. Historical Context:The Mcpherson Inquiry, Public Health reviews, and the Race Disparity Unit highlight the widespread impact […]

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Please, don’t call me BAME

From the Civil Service Blog by Zamila Bunglawala – Link One thing I’ve noticed working in the Cabinet Office’s Race Disparity Unit is how many different ways there are to refer to people from ethnic minorities.  It’s true that, in government, we create new acronyms and initialisms on a regular basis, and rightly too – they can

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Harmony in Faith: Exploring the Shared Threads of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam

In a world often focused on differences, it’s essential to recognise the commonalities that bind us together. Three major monotheistic religions – Christianity, Judaism, and Islam – share profound similarities that often go unnoticed. In this exploration, we’ll delve into the threads that unite these communities, revealing the remarkable connections in their prayers, religious events,

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Understanding Islam: Exploring Beliefs, Contributions, and Misconceptions

Welcome to our Easy Read blog on understanding Islam. In this informative piece, we will delve into the basic beliefs and practices of Islam, shed light on the contributions of Muslims in Britain, and address common misconceptions surrounding the religion. Our aim is to provide you with a better understanding of Islam, promote dialogue, and

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Making Flexible Work the Default: A Call to Action on Equal Pay Day 2023

Introduction: On this Equal Pay Day, marked annually on 22nd November, the Fawcett Society releases new data and a report urging a transformative shift in workplace dynamics. The focus is clear – making flexible work the default in high-quality, high-paid jobs. This bold proposition aims to accelerate the closing of the gender pay gap, a

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Inclusive Language Guidance

The GM Equality Alliance (GM=EqAl) is a coalition of organisations and individuals drawn from a wide range of communities of experience across Greater Manchester. Our Inclusive Language Subgroup meets bi-monthly to produce guidance to help GM=EqAl members and staff be respectful and consistent in our internal and external communications. We hope others will find the

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