Organised by the Bristol Legacy Group and the University of Manchester’s Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) and supported by Black South West Network., the #MemorialisingTheFuture event was designed to find out what people want from Bristol's public spaces.
The histories and the now: Reflecting on the lives of Caribbean post war migrants in Britain
Reflecting: Windrush Era 1948 to 1971
Anndeloris Chacon, CEO of Bristol Black Carers, reflects on the Windrush Era in today’s special blog as part of our Windrush75 week series highlighting the different experiences of Caribbean post-war migrants, and celebrating the contributions they have made to Bristol and the UK.
Image source: Good Grief
BSWN's response to call to 'ramp up' use of stop and search powers
On the 19th of June, 2023, Home Secretary Suella Braverman informed all police forces in England and Wales to “ramp up” the use of stop and search powers in efforts to stop knife crime and the “dangerous culture” of carrying weapons. This is a concerning development from the Home Secretary, when the disproportionate use of Stop and Search on minoritised communities has been well documented. Photograph: Steve Phillips/Alamy
WINDRUSH AT 75: A Daughter of Africa in Bristol, Remembers
BSWN’s response to Avon & Somerset Chief Constable Sarah Crew’s Statement on ‘Institutional Racism’
On the 16th of June, 2023, Chief Constable Sarah Crew of the Avon & Somerset Police characterised the Avon & Somerset Police as “institutionally racist.” (Avon & Somerset Police, 2023) This conclusion was reached through tests and definitions established through decades of advocacy against racial discrimination in policing. This statement, having come from such a senior position, is a welcome addition to the fight against systemic racial injustice in the United Kingdom
My experience of the Telling Stories Event as an Attendee
The Telling Stories event on 22nd November 2022, was a powerful, social and introspective conversation about the art of storytelling. I know this because I was there. It asked critical questions that were extremely thought-provoking about how the UnMuseum project (as it stands today with this name) will tell stories. But it was also a general conversation for storytellers in all modes and forms, as well as an educational one.
Remembering George Floyd
BSWN Statement: Renter’s Reform Bill
A Policy Brief on the Renter's Reform Bill
In the Region: Gloucester's Cost of Living & Health Inequalities Issues
The Cost-of-Living Crisis in Gloucester and the South West of England has had a severe impact on residents' health, access to healthcare, and overall quality of life. The research conducted by Money Expert and BSWN highlights the stark reality of the issue, with rent increases, salary decreases, and reliance on food banks becoming commonplace. The rising costs of living and inequalities in healthcare access have led to major health disparities, particularly for Black and Minoritised communities.
Black Inclusion Week 2023
In this week of representation, inclusion, and workplace equality, remember to uplift Black voices, Black minds, and Black excellence in all its forms; advocate for a fair and just society for all, and remember that this work doesn’t stop at the end of the Week. BSWN is proud to spotlight Black leaders and share their perspectives on what inclusion truly means. Join us in this important mission and help create a more equitable world, not just for today or this week, but for the future.
BSWN Response to the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity’s Evidence for Equality National Survey
BSWN recognises that the United Kingdom has many steps to take before it is a racially just society. CODE’s Evidence for Equality National Survey (EVENS) report, juxtaposed against previous reports on Racial Inequality, is unabashed in its claim that racism extends past singular, isolated instances of individual choice.
I Am Witness: The Role of Testimony in the Reparatory Justice Process
On Wednesday 7th December, we held the fourth and final event in our UnMuseum Culture & Heritage Programme autumn events. I Am Witness: The Role of Testimony in the Reparatory Justice Process. A highly reflexive, conscious dialogue between panellists and the audience, the role of testimony and truth in cultural reparations was elucidated.
Body Politics – Brianna Ghey & the Miseducation of Britain’s Public
Rethinking Rhythm: The Power of Dance against Systemic, Racial Inequality
This Isn't the Way to Live: Racial Inequality, Costs of Living and the Living Dead
Informing & Educating Racial Equality Within the Education System
Data shows that racial inequality in the education system is still a prevalent issue, as Black and Minoritised children are greatly overrepresented in exclusions and academic underachievement. This has been a recurring trend for many years and quite clearly demonstrates the iniquity in schools and colleges across the country.
International Day of Education
Today, Tuesday 24th January 2023, marks the fifth UNESCO International Day of Education, a day that serves as both a celebration and an acknowledgment of the privileges and disadvantages of children worldwide. Access to free education should be a fundamental right; provided for any child, anywhere in the world. But this vision strays far from reality.
Digital Innovation Surgeries & Research Event
On Thursday the 19th of January, we joined forces with Allianz Personal to host an exciting series of workshops designed to help business owners unlock the full potential of technology. Guests indulged in delicious cuisine from Jikoni East Africa while listening to engaging presentations from Debra Kaye of LV= and Liam Holmes, Data & AI Innovations Lead at Allianz Personal.