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Is it because I’m Black? Fetishisation, Preference and DesireAnti RacismLatestPersonal StoriesResourcesUncategorized

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…
Beyond Suspicion, the Power of Curiosity, Community and Intersectional LivesAnti RacismLatestPersonal StoriesResources

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…
Beyond the Mirror – What about the Black men and boys?Anti RacismEducationEventsLatestNews / Current AffairsPersonal Stories

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…
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The Smiling Coast of Afrika: Reflections from our CEOAnti RacismLatestPersonal 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…
‘They Want Our Rhythm, But Not Our Blues’: Black Britain and the Musical Movement in ManchesterAnti RacismBlack History MonthHistoryLatest

‘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TW: This article references enslavement and uses some historical quotes with outdated, racist language.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…
Why Reverse Racism is Not RealAnti RacismLatestResourcesUncategorized

Why Reverse Racism is Not Real

It’s a question that we always ask early on in our training and conversation days, and it might seem like a silly one…do you actually know what racism is?  If…
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The Fell We Climb: Free Training and Lesson Plans for SchoolsAnti RacismCumbriaEducationProjectsResources

The Fell We Climb: Free Training and Lesson Plans for Schools

Though many schools in Cumbria don’t have any Black, Brown or Minoritised pupils that is changing rapidly and regardless of colour, all children benefit from anti-racism. A young white person…
Nativity, Beyond the Tea TowelAnti RacismEducationHistoryKidsLatestResourcesUncategorized

Nativity, Beyond the Tea Towel

If you’re a parent or carer in charge of making a costume, or you’re hearing your little angels practicing their Christmas songs on loop, we don’t need to tell you that…
Anti-Racist Gift Guide 2025Anti RacismLatestResources

Anti-Racist Gift Guide 2025

Welcome to the most wonderful gift guide of the year! If you’re looking for an anti-racist, anti-overconsumption, anti-planet-destroying gift guide, then you’ve come to the right place! It’s already happening…
“We will not go back like dogs” how immigrant Asian workers defeated workplace racism in the 1970sAnti RacismEducationHistoryLatestResourcesUncategorized

“We will not go back like dogs” how immigrant Asian workers defeated workplace racism in the 1970s

Guest Article written by Donya Jeyabalasingham The Mansfield Hosiery Strike, Leicester, 1972 The heat of the past Summer led me to stores in London I’ve walked past a hundred times…
Anti Racist Cumbria Book Club List!Anti RacismCumbriaEventsLatestProjectsResources

Anti Racist Cumbria Book Club List!

The great thing about reading is that you learn new things, whether that simply be by stepping into someone else's shoes and getting a new perspective or by being shown…
Image shows anti-immigration protestors waving union jacks, and anti-racist campaigners holding placards, one which reads "Don't let the far-right divide us with their hatred". Text over the top of the image reads: "A year since the riots...where are we now? Unsafe & Ignored".
A Year On From the Riots…Where are we Now?Anti RacismCumbriaLatestNews / Current AffairsUncategorized

A Year On From the Riots…Where are we Now?

Today marks one year since the shocking and devastating attack in Southport, and the murders of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine. We…
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New Job Opportunity! Anti Racist Education LeadAnti RacismCumbriaEducationLatestProjectsWorkplace

New Job Opportunity! Anti Racist Education Lead

Ever wanted to work for us? Now could be your chance! We are very excited to announce an opportunity to be part of our team as our Anti Racist Education…
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Five years on from the murder of George Floyd, where are we now?Anti RacismLatestNews / Current Affairs

Five years on from the murder of George Floyd, where are we now?

TW: Police brutality, racist violence, murder Today marks 5 years since the murder of George Floyd - half a decade. We can remember the video like it was yesterday, and…
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Our take on the Supreme Court Ruling? Trans rights are an anti-racist issueAnti RacismCumbriaLatestNews / Current AffairsResourcesUncategorized

Our take on the Supreme Court Ruling? Trans rights are an anti-racist issue

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that when the Equality Act refers to ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ it is referring to biological women and biological sex only. The debate about what…
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Not Just Adolescence…It’s Time to Talk about Misogyny, Radicalisation and Violence against Women & GirlsAnti RacismEducationLatestNews / Current Affairs

Not Just Adolescence…It’s Time to Talk about Misogyny, Radicalisation and Violence against Women & Girls

Like the rest of the world it seems, we’ve watched Adolescence. It really is a brilliant, creative piece of drama, with stunning performances from all of the actors. It’s been…
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Is Better Hate Crime Reporting the Key to Ending Racism?Anti RacismLatestResourcesUncategorizedWorkplace

Is Better Hate Crime Reporting the Key to Ending Racism?

Part I What do you think of when someone mentions racism? Often people are quick to talk about hate crime.  But when someone mentions the words ‘hate crime’ what comes…
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Anti-Racist Gift Guide 2024Anti RacismLatestResourcesUncategorized

Anti-Racist Gift Guide 2024

We’re not sure how it’s come around so quickly, but somehow it’s December, we are fast approaching the end of 2024 and many people will be looking around for Christmas…
Celebrating Three Years of Anti Racist Cumbria Summits: 2021-2023 HighlightsAnti RacismCumbriaLatestUncategorized

Celebrating Three Years of Anti Racist Cumbria Summits: 2021-2023 Highlights

The Anti Racist Cumbria Summits have become transformative events in the region, empowering individuals, sparking dialogue, and leading action. Selling out three years in a row, as we pause for…
Want to work with us? Prices and ProgrammesAnti RacismLatestResourcesSupportUncategorizedWorkplace

Want to work with us? Prices and Programmes

If you've made it this far then, chances are, you're looking to learn more about anti-racism, either for yourself or your organisation. Welcome! You may have you taken part in…
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Black History is all of our history, and it’s all year roundAnti RacismBlack History MonthLatestResourcesUncategorized

Black History is all of our history, and it’s all year round

You might have noticed it’s Black History Month. We have. Mainly because of the flurry of last minute (unpaid) enquiries asking us to speak about it or to be involved…
‘Coconut’: Racist Slur or Political Critique?Anti RacismHistoryNews / Current Affairs

‘Coconut’: Racist Slur or Political Critique?

'Coconut' : Racist Slur or Political Critique? Trigger warning: Racial slurs, racism, historical racism, abuse / sexual violence and difficult content.  We have been mulling this article over for a…
Does Sharing Lived Experiences Help With Anti-Racism?Anti RacismLatestResources

Does Sharing Lived Experiences Help With Anti-Racism?

“Hi there, we’re looking for someone from an ethnic minority group to share their lived experiences with us and wondered if you could help??" It’s a question we are asked,…
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So you want to be anti racist? Our new online learning modular programmeAnti RacismCumbriaEventsLatestWorkplace

So you want to be anti racist? Our new online learning modular programme

Ready to Be Anti-Racist—But Not Sure Where to Start? You’re not alone. Tackling racism—personally or within your organisation—can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to get stuck after a few EDI or…
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What can I do for Palestine?Anti RacismLatestNews / Current AffairsResources

What can I do for Palestine?

In the face of the horrific stories coming out of Gaza, it can be difficult to think about what we as individuals can do that might even begin to make…
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Anti-racist reading listAnti RacismEducationResources

Anti-racist reading list

These books are a great place to begin or strengthen your anti-racist journey. Why not join one of our BOOK CLUB sessions too?! You don't have to finish the book…
Anti Racism Care Package: Post SummitAnti RacismEventsResourcesSupport

Anti Racism Care Package: Post Summit

Thank you for coming to our Summit. We are proud to have shared this brave and bold space with you all today and hope that if this was your first step,…
Anti-racism session with Theatre By The LakeAnti RacismCumbriaLatestWorkplace

Anti-racism session with Theatre By The Lake

Last week Anti Racist Cumbria supported Theatre By The Lake to embrace conversations and actions about anti-racism. We know dealing with racism can make people feel uncomfortable, but real growth…
Room of white workshop participants writing on flipcharts. Black woman wearing a t-shirt with "Making Cumbria the UK's first Anti-Racist County" slogan on the back. Black writing on yellow background: "Have you got what it takes to be an Anti Racist Facilitator?"
We Need Anti – Racist Facilitators!Anti RacismLatestUncategorized

We Need Anti – Racist Facilitators!

Have you got what it takes to be an Anti Racist Facilitator? We are looking to increase our bank of facilitators here at Anti Racist Cumbria. We are encouraged and…
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Anti-racist workshops with Barrow secondary schoolsAnti RacismCumbriaEducationKidsLatestProjects

Anti-racist workshops with Barrow secondary schools

In March Barrow AFC teamed up with Anti Racist Cumbria to host a workshop for 50 schoolchildren from across the town to learn about and discuss anti-racism.  In an initiative…
A group of pupils from our workshops pictured on the Barrow AFC pitch before a home game, all wearing anti racist cumbria tees!
Local anti-racist kids applauded at Barrow AFC matchAnti RacismCumbriaEducationKidsLatestProjectsResources

Local anti-racist kids applauded at Barrow AFC match

A group of youngsters who took part in our anti-racism workshop at Barrow AFC in March were guests at Barrow AFC's game against Walsall to further spread the word about…
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How you can authentically support LGBT+ communities and anti-racismAnti RacismBlack History MonthEducationNews / Current AffairsResourcesSupport

How you can authentically support LGBT+ communities and anti-racism

Author: Chimwemwe Chirwa Terminology used:  the term colourism is defined by oxford dictionary as; prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same…
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The N*WordAnti RacismEducationHistoryKidsResourcesSupport

The N*Word

**Content warning: this article deals with the use of the N word and in doing so uses it in full on a number of occasions as well as sharing lived…
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Racism and Homophobia and how both communities need to support each otherAnti RacismPersonal StoriesResourcesSupport

Racism and Homophobia and how both communities need to support each other

Author: Chimwemwe Chirwa For this LBGT+ history month I’m looking at racism and homophobia. As a mixed-heritage working-class lesbian, I’ve taken a deep dive into what it’s like being a…
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LGBTQ+ Hidden HistoryAnti RacismEducationHistoryResources

LGBTQ+ Hidden History

  AUTHOR: Chimwemwe Chirwa   How and Why LGBTQ+ History is Hidden To understand how and why much of LGBTQ+ history has been forced underground we must recognise how systems…
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How racism can present itself in a cancer patient’s careAnti RacismNews / Current AffairsResources

How racism can present itself in a cancer patient’s care

Today is World Cancer Day, and this year marks the beginning of a new 3 year campaign to ‘Close The Care Gap’. Anyone can get cancer, but sadly Black and…
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Janett Walker will be delivering a session at #Cumbria30 in MarchAnti RacismCumbriaEventsLatest

Janett Walker will be delivering a session at #Cumbria30 in March

Our CEO & Co-Founder Janett Walker will be delivering a session at #Cumbria30 next month. Cumbria30 is a free leadership development programme for young Cumbrian people, sponsors include Arts Council…
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Anti Racist Advent 2021Anti RacismResources

Anti Racist Advent 2021

This December on the run up to Christmas, we’ve been sharing daily ideas, new perspectives and thinking points around becoming anti-racist. If you missed them, don’t worry, we’ve shared all…
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How to have conversations with your family when you are “So Woke”.Anti RacismNews / Current AffairsResourcesSupport

How to have conversations with your family when you are “So Woke”.

Chances are if you’re reading this, you’re probably what the mainstream media would label as ‘Woke’.  But what does that word even mean, and where did it come from? In…
2 images of Azeem Rafiq, an English cricketer of South Asian heritage. On the left he wears a shirt, on the right he is bowling in a cricket match.
Azeem Rafiq’s testimony highlights the need for authentic anti-racism not knee jerk reactionsAnti RacismNews / Current AffairsResources

Azeem Rafiq’s testimony highlights the need for authentic anti-racism not knee jerk reactions

Azeem Rafiq’s damning, honest, powerful and emotional testimony this week has struck many chords. Black and Brown people are not shocked by his story, it is all too easily recognisable…
A crowd of people during a workshop at this year's ARCsummit, they are raising their hands instead of applauding
Our Anti-Racist Programme for Businesses and OrganisationsAnti RacismResourcesSupportWorkplace

Our Anti-Racist Programme for Businesses and Organisations

Our Anti Racist Programme   Anti Racist Cumbria exists to campaign for anti-racism and to support those who wish to achieve it. A truly anti-racist county needs our organisations and…
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Courageous Conversations on Racism: Some Helpful Hints and Points for DiscussionAnti RacismEducationResourcesSupport

Courageous Conversations on Racism: Some Helpful Hints and Points for Discussion

If you weren't lucky enough to be at our Summit, you will have missed the insightful session from Fitzroy Andrew, Sukhjeen Kaur and Martin Saunders, where they sought to unpick…
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Microagressions Explained.Anti RacismPersonal StoriesResourcesSupport

Microagressions Explained.

https://youtu.be/eSyqOGxkIeQ Microaggressions: remarks, questions, or actions made to people like us because of the colour of our skin. Though they are often done casually and without any intended harm they…
But I’m Not Racist. Am I?Anti RacismPersonal StoriesResourcesWorkplace

But I’m Not Racist. Am I?

Author: Sophia Newton You’ve never called anyone the n*word, you’ve even stopped saying ch***y when you’re ordering a Chinese take-away. You feel a bit ashamed about that fancy-dress outfit, but…
82 Black, Brown and Minoritised Women to CelebrateAnti RacismEducationHistoryResources

82 Black, Brown and Minoritised Women to Celebrate

https://youtu.be/dxXMPV1NSO0 This International Women's Day we give thanks and celebrate these 82 incredible Black, Brown and Minoritised Women who have pushed boundaries, achieved greatness and made our world brighter, better…
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Anti Racism: What does it mean and where to begin?Anti RacismResourcesWorkplace

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…
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5 easy ways to encourage diversity into your child’s educationAnti RacismEducationResources

5 easy ways to encourage diversity into your child’s education

These tips can support all families and educators. We’ve chosen these tips especially for Cumbria where the population is 98.5% white and it can be harder to find people who…