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Court: Havering loses second racism cover-up bid - but doesn't rule out a third

Havering Council's appeal against transparency for investigating institutional bias was rejected, underscoring a significant public interest in accountability.
The Romford Recorder successfully secured access to a pivotal report on allegations of discrimination in local government.

Breaking the Silence: Black Women's Healthcare Struggles

Black women's silence in healthcare stems from historical trauma and institutional racism.

Grenfell families criticise report for ignoring impact on diverse communities

The Grenfell inquiry report fails to address the specific impact of institutional racism on marginalized communities affected by the disaster.
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Hire full-time equality minister to tackle racism failures, campaigners urge Labour

The Labour government is urged to appoint a full-time equalities minister to address entrenched racial inequalities in Britain effectively.

Twenty-five years after the Lawrence inquiry, Britain has regressed on race and politicians have made it worse | Nicola Rollock

Ali Miraj expressed concerns about barriers facing Black and Brown people without labeling it as structural racism.
Kemi Badenoch criticized critical race theory for portraying blackness as victimhood and whiteness as oppression.

Hire full-time equality minister to tackle racism failures, campaigners urge Labour

The Labour government is urged to appoint a full-time equalities minister to address entrenched racial inequalities in Britain effectively.

Twenty-five years after the Lawrence inquiry, Britain has regressed on race and politicians have made it worse | Nicola Rollock

Ali Miraj expressed concerns about barriers facing Black and Brown people without labeling it as structural racism.
Kemi Badenoch criticized critical race theory for portraying blackness as victimhood and whiteness as oppression.
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Perspective | Hank Willis Thomas sees what America can't say

Hank Willis Thomas questions the significance placed on Black collectors in art, stressing the complexities of discussing race and its societal impacts.
#racial-disparities

Far-right violence caused by UK failure to address institutional racism'

The UK's failure to address institutional racism is blamed for recent far-right violence.

Police more than six times more likely to strip-search black children

Black children are over six times more likely than white children to be strip-searched by police, with significant racial disparities in England and Wales.

Far-right violence caused by UK failure to address institutional racism'

The UK's failure to address institutional racism is blamed for recent far-right violence.

Police more than six times more likely to strip-search black children

Black children are over six times more likely than white children to be strip-searched by police, with significant racial disparities in England and Wales.
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#black-lives-matter

10 years after Michael Brown's death, we went to Ferguson to ask: What's changed?

Michael Brown's killing led to a catalyst for change in Ferguson and beyond, sparking the Black Lives Matter movement.

The Black Radical Roots of Our Policy Vision - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Economic disparities disproportionately harm Black individuals; tax system benefits White wealth and penalizes Black individuals.

10 years after Michael Brown's death, we went to Ferguson to ask: What's changed?

Michael Brown's killing led to a catalyst for change in Ferguson and beyond, sparking the Black Lives Matter movement.

The Black Radical Roots of Our Policy Vision - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Economic disparities disproportionately harm Black individuals; tax system benefits White wealth and penalizes Black individuals.
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Thirty-one years after the murder of my son Stephen Lawrence, I can forgive his killers but not the Met | Neville Lawrence

The enduring struggle for justice and the devastation caused by youth violence are highlighted through the personal experience of Stephen Lawrence's mother.
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Revealed: Shocking scale of blatant' racism in the Met as tribunals soar by 110%

Racism in the Metropolitan Police has escalated with a 110% increase in racial discrimination cases, highlighting ongoing issues within the force.

Met Police under fire for racist' emoji on social media photo

Public criticism of Metropolitan Police for using an offensive emoji on a photograph of a Black man raises concerns about racial insensitivity.

Stephen Lawrence brother says 'time is ticking' for Met Commissioner to reform force

Londoners are still not receiving adequate police service 25 years after report on Met's institutional racism
Stuart Lawrence urges urgent reforms and more accountability for Met force from London Policing Board

Met's handling of new evidence about Stephen Lawrence case to be reviewed

An independent police force will review the Metropolitan police's handling of new evidence related to Stephen Lawrence's murder after apologies for unfulfilled promises.

Revealed: Shocking scale of blatant' racism in the Met as tribunals soar by 110%

Racism in the Metropolitan Police has escalated with a 110% increase in racial discrimination cases, highlighting ongoing issues within the force.

Met Police under fire for racist' emoji on social media photo

Public criticism of Metropolitan Police for using an offensive emoji on a photograph of a Black man raises concerns about racial insensitivity.

Stephen Lawrence brother says 'time is ticking' for Met Commissioner to reform force

Londoners are still not receiving adequate police service 25 years after report on Met's institutional racism
Stuart Lawrence urges urgent reforms and more accountability for Met force from London Policing Board

Met's handling of new evidence about Stephen Lawrence case to be reviewed

An independent police force will review the Metropolitan police's handling of new evidence related to Stephen Lawrence's murder after apologies for unfulfilled promises.
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Independent police force to review Met's handling of Stephen Lawrence case

The Met Commissioner apologized to Doreen Lawrence for unfulfilled promises, prompting an external review of fresh evidence handling.

This Bay Area city is the latest to try and reconnect neighborhoods divided by freeways

Investment in neglected transit infrastructure is crucial for reconnecting communities
Officials are working on projects to rectify past transportation planning inequalities.
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Institutional racism in the police isn't fake or woke it's real, warns Sadiq Khan

Institutional racism in the police is a real and concerning issue
Progress has been made, but there is still a significant way to go to address racism in the police

Report hits out at glacial' progress plan to stamp out police racism

Glacial progress in Police Race Action Plan, need for government intervention

Institutional racism in the police isn't fake or woke it's real, warns Sadiq Khan

Institutional racism in the police is a real and concerning issue
Progress has been made, but there is still a significant way to go to address racism in the police

Report hits out at glacial' progress plan to stamp out police racism

Glacial progress in Police Race Action Plan, need for government intervention
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Thirty years after Stephen's murder, 25 years after the official inquiry, why won't the Met change? | Doreen Lawrence

Institutional racism in the police remains a pressing issue 25 years after the Macpherson report
The personal impact of police failings on families and victims is long-lasting

Charles V. Hamilton, an Apostle of Black Power,' Dies at 94

Dr. Charles V. Hamilton, a key figure in the Black Power movement, passed away at 94, leaving behind a legacy of challenging institutional racism.
In 1967, Hamilton and Stokely Carmichael co-authored 'Black Power: The Politics of Liberation,' which shook up mainstream civil rights movements and highlighted the embedded racism in America's institutions.

New BBC chair is co-author of Boris Johnson's controversial race report

Samir Shah, co-author of Boris Johnson's race report, is expected to be named the new chairman of the BBC.
Shah defended the controversial race report, arguing that racism was diminishing and class, poverty, and geography played a significant role in life outcomes.

Cocreating Conditions for Trust and Change: An Opportunity for Black Women Leaders - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Philanthropy needs to address the funding gap between White-led and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color-led organizations.

Assault case against women's group boss dropped

Selma Taha, leader of Southall Black Sisters, criticizes institutional racism after assault case dropped.

In its progress and pain, Windrush brought us the birth of modern, multicultural Britain | Guy Hewitt

Racism in the UK is embedded in institutional systems and policies, beyond just individual actions.

Most Black Americans Believe U.S. Institutions Are Conspiring Against Them, a Pew Poll Finds

Black Americans regularly experience racial discrimination shaping their perceptions of US institutions and systemic issues.
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