ITV visited Anti Racist Cumbria HQ earlier this week to share news of our launch and talk with our Chair Janett Walker about why our organisation is needed in Cumbria. Reporter Samantha Parker also spent time discussing our campaign to end racism in schools and tackle the systemically racist curriculum. This specially recorded piece will […]
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On 18th September every single Headteacher of Cumbria’s primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and higher education institutions, council leaders, MPs and educational leaders were sent the letter below. The Lakes School, QEGS and Cockermouth School also received petitions that had been organised by their own former and current pupils. Between them these petitions have attracted […]
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Businesses back Anti Racist Cumbria We’re a young organisation with much to do. Thankfully we have an ever-growing throng of supporters and members, even so, we knew we would need some help from the wider Cumbrian community. A huge thank you to the following businesses and organisations who have given Anti Racist Cumbria support whether […]
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8 Minutes and 46 Seconds When George Floyd was killed the world changed. Those 8 minutes and 46 seconds sent shockwaves felt across the globe from Pittsburgh to Poland; protests were held and raging debates took over our social media channels. It was clear the #BlackLivesMatter campaign was proving to be a movement not a […]
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On 18th September every single Headteacher of Cumbria’s primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and higher education institutions was sent an invite to Anti Racist Cumbria’s first event alongside council leaders, MPs and educational leaders. You can read the full letter and sign to support it here. Our campaign is to challenge racism, encourage ALL Cumbrian […]
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We are absolutely delighted to announce that our strong and courageous panel of Cumbrian voices will be joined by two of the UKs most highly respected speakers at our special education event for all Cumbrian schools on 22nd October 2020. Together, our panel’s voices will shine a light on the racism that still exists in […]