Nelson Shardey being told he isn’t British after 42 years here shows that the hostile environment still exists. The way he is being treated by Home Office is cruel and unjust, and we're glad to see he is fighting for justice. You can donate to Nelson: gofundme.com/f/nelsons-pens…

Interview with Timi Okuwa, CEO of BlackEquityOrg: ‘It’s not just for one party to make change’
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A former shopkeeper described as a Merseyside “local legend” is pursuing a legal challenge against the Home Office after he was refused indefinite leave to remain, despite living in the UK for more than 45 years

1/5 🧵

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Non-partisan workshops supporting the creation of the first Black Britain's mandate & raising awareness of the importance of voter engagement. 1st June 2024 from 11am to 3pm.
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#blackmandate #policy #engagement #mandate #vote

BlackEquityOrg Operation Black Vote

We're proud to support the The Open University Open Futures Scholarships for Black Students. There are now 10 free university places available for Black students. All information and eligibility criteria can be found here: open.ac.uk/courses/fees-a…

They are ramping up their systemic racism.
We must ramp up our strategic resistance in defense of our children.

REMINDER: 'Policing the Black Child Conference'
Sat, 18 May - University Way London E16 2GG

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African, Caribbean and Asian Lawyers For Justice BlackEquityOrg Operation Black Vote NBPA

With a general election coming this year, BEO and @opblackvote want to hear what issues concern you most. We want to hear from you as to what will help Black people of Caribbean and African heritage thrive in the UK.

Make your voice HEARD: blackequityorg.com/black-britains…

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek .

Because of poverty, discrimination, stereotyping and systemic racism, Black people experience worse health and mental health outcomes. This needs to change.

'We can't police our way out of these problems.'

🗣️ Our Stephen Walcott on the need to scrap ‘tough on crime’ policies, which disproportionately harm working-class communities of colour. We need evidence-based solutions which actually address the root causes of harm and violence.

The Raheem Sterling Scholarships are open to Black British students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds from the Greater London area. It is worth up to £16,250 per year. Deadline: 30 May kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy/f…

As Vice Chair of Birmingham Race Impact Group we’re collaborating with Operation Black Vote, BlackEquityOrg & The Legacy Centre of Excellence to increase Black participation.

Young people tell me ‘the system was built to keep us out.’

What if we took back our power?

Join us 16th May 6pm…

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New: Maternal healthcare crisis puts Black women’s lives at risk new research finds

Campaigners say the concerns of expectant mothers are routinely ignored and the consequences are putting their lives at risk

By Sinai Fleary 🇬🇩🇻🇨

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The APA Highlighting the Met's Racial
Profiling of London’s Black Children At the Policing and Black Child Conference. #BlackChildrenMatter Uni of East London NBPA BlackEquityOrg Operation Black Vote Save Our Citizenships 🔻 StopWatch UK Runnymede Trust Race Equality Foundation Race Equality Matters NU Race Equality Network

WE CAN’T BREATHE ❌

58% of Black and Asian families live in damp or mould-infested homes.

Join the fight to end racial inequality on May 2nd.

Make your vote count in the Mayoral Elections ✊

(Source: The Independent - independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…)

#blackvotesmatter #elections24

The post-election demonisation of Muslim communities represents an active escalation of Islamophobic rhetoric that serves to 'other' these communities and treats UK democracy as a playground for racist politics 🧵

Reuben: 'a thousand will hate but a million will love.' Some may not agree and throw hate at us, but many more will love it and respect our work. Let's work together! Fill out our survey to have your opinion heard: blackequityorg.com/shaping-the-fu…

Akil Hunte - 'be intentional about unity in the community. Our work is not in silo - we are working in different spaces but we are all invested in the same mission.'

Our live webinar has been a great space to hear young people talk about why the Black vote matters!

We are working with Operation Black Vote and BlackEquityOrg to create Black Britain’s mandate for holding the next government to account. This election cycle represents a pivotal opportunity for change- we must ensure Black voices are heard. More info here: blackequityorg.com/shaping-the-fu…

Very inspiring to join the launch event of BlackEquityOrg and Operation Black Vote's Shaping the Future of Black Future project.
'If you're not at the table, you're on the menu,' Lee Jasper.

Lee Jasper from Operation Black Vote at our Black Britain's Mandate event on encouraging Black people to vote: 'if you're not at the table, you're on the menu.' Make sure your voice is heard! blackequityorg.com/shaping-the-fu…