Resources Archives : Page 17 of 18 : Anti Racist Cumbria

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and their first born child, Archie.

Too Much is Never Enough: Meghan’s fate was always sealed

Nykia Herron-Ash Author: Nykia Herron-Ash There was never going to be a way for the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, to ever truly be accepted by the Royal Family or…

Anti Racist CumbriaMarch 6, 2021

A screenshot of Black women in a Zoom call.

Cumbria Events Latest Personal Stories Resources Support

Video: Black Hair the Pride & the Prejudice

Facebook Live Conversation On February 17 2021 five of our fantastic Anti Racist Cumbria members zoomed into our Facebook Live session from across Cumbria. Together they talked and shared their…

Anti Racist CumbriaFebruary 18, 2021

A Black woman with her natural afro textured hair worn freely is wearing office attire and talks infront of a laptop

Events Latest Personal Stories Workplace

Facebook Live Event: Wed 17 Feb

Black Hair the Pride and the Prejudice Facebook Live Conversation - Anti Racist Cumbria Facebook Weds 17 Feb 2021 18:00 Hair. It's a topic that comes up again and again. To…

Anti Racist CumbriaFebruary 17, 2021

Personal Stories Resources Support Workplace

Black Hair, Pride and Prejudice

Author: Janett Walker Black people, Black women in particular, have long been on an oppressive journey with their hair, having to deal with other people’s views on what is and…

Anti Racist CumbriaFebruary 16, 2021

Black History Month History Resources

Remembering the New Cross Fire. 40 Years On.

Author: Sarah Saunders Thirteen Dead and Nothing said In the early hours of Sunday, 18 January 1981, a devastating fire raged through a birthday party being held at a family…

Anti Racist CumbriaJanuary 16, 2021

Black History Month Education History Personal Stories Resources

Kwanzaa – the global celebration of unity among Black People

AUTHOR: Sarah Saunders WHAT IS KWANZAA? Kwanzaa is a festival of lights held annually from December 26 to January 1. Kwanzaa is inspired by traditional African customs and symbols,…

Anti Racist CumbriaDecember 30, 2020

Four images showing different foods and families

Cumbria Personal Stories Resources

4 Cumbrian Christmases

Cumbria is home to over 70 languages and more than 15 different ethnicities. Christmas is celebrated by the majority of people in the county, and whilst many will be enjoying…

Anti Racist CumbriaDecember 17, 2020

colourful text on dark background reads: anti-racism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it including in yourself. - Ijeoma Oluo

Anti Racism Resources Workplace

Anti Racism: What does it mean and where to begin?

"Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organisational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably." - NAC…

Anti Racist CumbriaDecember 15, 2020

A close up of a Black child's hands writing in a school workbook with a pencil

Cumbria Education Latest Projects Resources

Achieving Educational Change: One Step at a Time

Change making takes time The 22nd October 2020 saw the first event from Anti Racist Cumbria: Race and Education in Cumbria. There was an incredible turnout, with representation from primary…

Anti Racist CumbriaDecember 1, 2020

Cumbria Resources Support

Racism and Refugees in Cumbria

Racism and refugees in Cumbria Cumbria has a longstanding relationship with refugees. Whether it be in the aftermath of World War I or II, or in more recent times. Often,…

Anti Racist CumbriaNovember 22, 2020

Resources