Diversity Matters: How can Newham Voices combat racism in all its forms and promote inclusion?

Saturday, November 28^th, 11am – 1pm on Zoom

Meeting ID: 884 761 8196

This event will be live streamed on Facebook: www.facebook.com/newhamvoices

Programme

Part One: Setting out the issues

Speakers:

Marie Gabriel: Chair NHS Race and Health Observatory

Unmesh Desai: City and East London representative Greater London Assembly

Commentators:

Paul Leslie: CEO, Racial Equality in Newham

Noah Enoharo and Neandra Etienne: Newham Voices

Part Two: General discussion

What do we mean by “Black”, is this a political term which we use to cover anyone of a non-white origin? Or is it an ethnic term and should we therefore use it only to describe people or communities of African and Afro-Caribbean origin as well as black-British people?

Terminology: should we use the term “BAME” to cover everyone from a different ethnic minority background? Do people readily identify with this term?

How can we encourage more action to combat institutional discrimination through good communications – case studies NHS and health and social care sector? The Police?

What more can Newham Voices do in practical terms? Organise events to raise awareness of discrimination issues? Organise a regular column to write about these issues? Organise an annual community journalism prize for work combating racial discrimination?

This article was first published on November 21st and it was amended on November 22nd.

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