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Is it because I’m Black? Fetishisation, Preference and Desire

I feel his eyes on me before I acknowledge him. It is a damp Saturday evening in Covid-era Manchester and I have nipped into my local supermarket, running errands in…

hello@antiracistcumbria.orgJuly 22, 2026

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Beyond Suspicion, the Power of Curiosity, Community and Intersectional Lives

Bio: S Shah is a writer, facilitator, and filmmaker currently completing an MFA in cinematic arts in the United States. Prior to that, he worked as a trainer and facilitator…

hello@antiracistcumbria.orgJuly 21, 2026

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The Invisible Human Cost of Racism in the NHS: “Healing in the System” Research Launch

Anti Racist Cumbria and Dr Temidayo Eseonu are very pleased to be sharing our research findings from Phase One of "The Invisible Human Cost of Racism in the NHS: Healing…

hello@antiracistcumbria.orgJuly 14, 2026

World Cup 2026: African Football for Beginners!

This piece was written by one of our ARC young people, at just 16 years old she plays for not one, but TWO Regional Football League teams! All whilst finishing…

hello@antiracistcumbria.orgJune 29, 2026

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Beyond the Mirror – What about the Black men and boys?

Beyond the Mirror - What about the Black men and boys? The "Beyond the Mirror' focus sessions have been funded by Global Fund for Children (GFC) from their Healthy Masculinities funding…

hello@antiracistcumbria.orgJune 9, 2026

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Support Our Cumbrian Sports Campaign

HELP US TO BOOT HATE OUT OF OUR CLUBS... Sport brings communities together. Racism tears them apart. Help us to take a stand against racism wherever it appears - on…

hello@antiracistcumbria.orgJune 4, 2026

Image shows audience of Black people standing up and listening intently to a speaker.

Anti Racism Latest Personal Stories

The Smiling Coast of Afrika: Reflections from our CEO

TW: This article references the enslavement of Afrikan people. I recently visited Gambia (or ‘The Gambia’ as it is officially called). I am a member of Professor Kehinde Andrew’s Harambee…

hello@antiracistcumbria.orgApril 30, 2026

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Local Press and Rising Racism and Hatred in our Communities

On January 13th 2026 we outnumbered far-right group Cumbria Action at a council meeting where withdrawing from the City of Sanctuary network was proposed. It was covered in the local…

hello@antiracistcumbria.orgApril 8, 2026

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New Opportunity! Communications Support Assistant

Are you looking to gain paid experience alongside other work or your studies? Are you passionate about anti-racism, social media savvy, and good at connecting with people through words and…

hello@antiracistcumbria.orgApril 2, 2026

Anti Racism Black History Month History Latest

‘They Want Our Rhythm, But Not Our Blues’: Black Britain and the Musical Movement in Manchester

TW: This article references enslavement and uses some historical quotes with outdated, racist language. My YouTube recommendations had pulled off another masterstroke. A new series of Pengame was pending for…

hello@antiracistcumbria.orgMarch 26, 2026

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