Welcome to our hub of exclusive resources and inspiration to help our member organisations commemorate all significant dates related to race and ethnicity.
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Resources and information
Blogs
World Afro Day: Going with the ‘Fro – Read about one individual’s experience of an aspect of black cultural identity now celebrated and admired but was once stigmatised.
Case Studies
- Medical Protection Society – Spotlight on Leveraging Data to Advance Workplace Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion – Events around George Floyd’s death and the subsequent rise of the Black Lives Matter movement compelled MPS to undertake a thorough examination of its practices.
- GLA – Spotlight on Employee Network Groups – The organisation’s Race Equity Network (REN) Group has been working in a challenging environment to tackle racism and racial inequities was high on the agenda.
- Department for Transport – Spotlight on Mental Health Safe Space Initiative – Creative measures were put in place to improve mental health and provide emotional and developmental support for a group of Black male employees called the Barbershop.
Employer Guides
- Applying Intersectional Principles in the Workplace – This extensive resource looks at how identities overlap, are ever present, and cannot be pulled apart from one another.
- Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Champions – This guide aims to support employers who intend to appoint diversity, equality, and inclusion champions for their organisations.
- Dress Codes and Uniforms – This guide reviews what to consider when making dress code policies more inclusive.
- Employee Networks – This guide provides information for employers considering setting up and maintaining internal support organisations referred to as employee resource groups.
- Equality Act 2010 – The Equality Act 2010 was introduced in England, Scotland, and Wales to simplify equality law in Great Britain.
- Inclusive Language – This overview offers insight into how organisations can use effective and inclusive language to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Progressing Underrepresented Ethnic Groups – This guide aims to help companies better understand how to treat underrepresented groups in the workplace.
- Race and Employment – This guide explains the impact of equality and diversity legislation on employment policy, with a focus on issues related to race.
- Social Inclusion in the Workplace – This guidance offers suggestions for creating an inclusive approach to employment.
Quick Guides
- Allyship – Race – The purpose of this quick guide is to provide an explanation of allyship and race in the workplace.
- Black History Month – Black History Month is observed annually in the UK during October. It was first celebrated in the UK in 1987.
- Language Bias in the Workplace – This guide aims to help employers understand the concept of language and accent bias and its possible impact on the workplace.
- National Windrush Day – This quick quide can be used to help inform your workplace during National Windrush Day.
- Race and Ethnicity – Workplace Statistics – This guide presents an overview of statistics related to race and ethnicity.
- Race Equality Week – This guide explains the significance of Race Equality Week and provides information on how you might observe it in your workplace.
- South Asian Heritage Month – This guide provides more information on South Asian Heritage Month and may help you consider how you can support your employees.
- Supporting Employees in Times of Unrest – This guide can help organisations determine what can be done to support employees during uncertain times.
- Using Notable Dates to Promote Diversity and Inclusion – This guide examines how organisations can use notable dates to promote an inclusive culture.
Recordings
- Accelerating Equity for Black Women – This unique online event was dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable world for black women.
- Behind the Acronym: The Power and Limits of Collective Identity Terms – This event examined the use of collective identity terms like BAME – exploring their purpose and the debates they spark.
- Being Anti-Racist – What Does It Mean? – This engaging session navigated the depths of anti-racism and equipped employers with actionable strategies for driving positive change in the workplace.
- BHM2023 – Guest Interview with Jarell Bempong – This informative session in celebration of Black History Month featured Jarell Bempong.
- #BHM2022: Celebrating Intersectionality and Belonging – This session looked at intersectionality as a framework for the transformation of the workplace.
- #BHM2022: Black Inclusion 365 – This panel event conducted during Black History Month 2022 explored how to keep the momentum of the month going all year to promote positive culture change.
- #BHM2022: Why Allyship Matters – This Black History Month webinar explored the role of allies in positive culture change.
- Introduction to Workplace Racial Equality – This event provided a practical examination of three workplace policies dealing with race.
- Inclusive Culture: An Intersectional Approach to Notable Dates – This webinar served as a deep dive into notable dates as a central theme in promoting workplace inclusion and employee wellbeing.
- Panel Webinar: Allyship – This webinar explored the importance of allyship schemes and the role of senior leaders in embedding allyship to create inclusive cultures.
- Reclaiming Narratives: Empowering Black Voices Through ERGs – The event highlighted the role employee networks play in creating safe spaces for black employees.
- Supporting Employees in Times of Unrest This session aimed to equip organisations with knowledge to support employees in times of social and political unrest.
- Words Matter: The Importance of Inclusive Language – This event examined the power of language, its constant evolution, and its ability to have both positive and negative effects.
Notable Dates
- Black History Month – October’s Black History Month in the UK, first celebrated in 1987, highlights the fundamental yet often overlooked contributions of African and Caribbean communities, offering a chance to share, celebrate, and understand black heritage and culture.
- East and South East Asian Heritage Month – Organised by Britain’s East and South East Asian (ESEA) Network, this month offers collaborative activities that celebrate and explore heritage, culture, history, and other aspects of ESEA communities.
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – This is commemorated annually on 21 March and unites global communities against prejudice while celebrating the diverse tapestry of humanity.
- National Windrush Day – This is a commemoration in the United Kingdom held on 22 June to honour the contributions of African-Caribbean migrants to the post-war economy.
- Race Equality Week – Established in 2020 by Race Equality Matters after George Floyd’s murder, Race Equality Week is an annual event dedicated to confronting workplace race equality barriers and reinforcing organisations’ commitment to inclusion.
- South Asian Heritage Month – Commemorated from 18 July to 17 August, 2024 and established in 2019, SAHM celebrates the impactful contributions of South Asian communities to the UK.
- Wear Red to Work Day – Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) uses the high-profile status of football and other sports to help tackle racism in society by encouraging people to wear red and raise money to support anti-racist education.
- World Afro Day – This is celebrated annually on 15 September and tackles hair discrimination, empowering individuals with Afro hair.
External Resources
This resource was updated in December 2024.
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