Bame

World's Largest Online Art Auction To Include Black, Asian And Minority Ethnic Charity

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Bame, Coronavirus

BAME populations in England and Wales are twice as likely to die if they contract Covid-19.

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World's Largest Online Art Auction To Include Black, Asian And Minority Ethnic Charity

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Bame, Coronavirus

BAME populations in England and Wales are twice as likely to die if they contract Covid-19.

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Art&Co., World's Largest Online Art Auction to Include Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Charity

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Bame, Rota

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    "This is deadly evidence of existing socio-economic inequalities that exist in British society," said Andy Gregg, CEO of ROTA.
  • "The numbers state the sad reality that we've tried to have redressed for the past three and a half decades.
  • is the world's largest online art auction to help with the immediate as well as longer term effects of COVID-19, including illness, mental health and domestic violence.
  • Race on the Agenda (ROTA) is a London-based, BAME-led social policy organisation focused on issues affecting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

Urgent question on PHE review on Covid-19 risk factors and outcomes

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Thursday, June 4, 2020
Articles, Health, Healthcare quality, Determinants of health, Health equity, Public health, Social inequality, Bame

Urgent question to the Equalities Minister on Public Health England's reviewinto disparities in risks and outcomesrelated tothe Covid-19 outbreak.

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  • Urgent question to the Equalities Minister on Public Health England's reviewinto disparities in risks and outcomesrelated tothe Covid-19 outbreak.
  • On 2 June, Public Health England published its review into disparities in risks and outcomesin the BAME (Black and Minority Ethnic) community.
  • On Public Health England's review, she said "the review confirms that Covid-19 has replicated and, in some cases, increased existing health inequalities related to risk factors including age, gender, ethnicity and geography."
  • "More needs to be done to understand the key drivers of these disparities and the relationship between risk factors.

Urgent question on PHE review on Covid-19 risk factors and outcomes

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Thursday, June 4, 2020
Articles, Health, Healthcare quality, Determinants of health, Health equity, Public health, Social inequality, Bame

Urgent question to the Equalities Minister on Public Health England's reviewinto disparities in risks and outcomesrelated tothe Covid-19 outbreak.

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  • Urgent question to the Equalities Minister on Public Health England's reviewinto disparities in risks and outcomesrelated tothe Covid-19 outbreak.
  • On 2 June, Public Health England published its review into disparities in risks and outcomesin the BAME (Black and Minority Ethnic) community.
  • On Public Health England's review, she said "the review confirms that Covid-19 has replicated and, in some cases, increased existing health inequalities related to risk factors including age, gender, ethnicity and geography."
  • "More needs to be done to understand the key drivers of these disparities and the relationship between risk factors.

Unemployment by ethnic background

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Social justice, Bame, Unemployment

Wednesday, May 22, 2019The unemployment rate is higher for people from a BAME background than from a White background, although the rate varies considerably by ethnic group. This short paper summarises trends in unemployment rates and looks at how rates vary by ethnicity, age and gender.

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    The unemployment rate is higher for people from a BAME background than from a White background, although the rate varies considerably by ethnic group.

  • The rate was 3.4% for people from a White background compared to 6.9% for people from BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) backgrounds, although there was substantial variation between different ethnic minority groups.
  • The unemployment rates for people from both White and BAME background are currently at historically low levels, and are below the rates seen prior to the economic downturn in 2008.
  • Unemployment rates by ethnic background: UK, 2002-18

    In the 12 months to June 2018, the unemployment rate was highest for people from a Bangladeshi background (13%), followed by those from a Pakistani or Black background (9%).

Your Story, Our History: UK Parliament launches films on disability discrimination

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Saturday, March 23, 2019
Prejudices, Articles, Human behavior, Social issues, Social inequality, Disability rights, Bame, Employment discrimination, Discrimination, Disability, Ableism

The UK Parliament has released a series of moving films revealing how three acts have helped disabled people to stand up to discrimination.

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  • It aims to demonstrate how Parliament affects peoples day to day lives, and to diversify the range of people who are involved with the work of Parliament.
  • He used the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 to stand up to discrimination in the workplace.
  • 2016s theme looked at how the UK Parliament race relations laws helped change the lives of people within the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) group.
  • Wherever you live, no matter who you are or your background, the laws made by UK Parliament affect and shape all areas of your life.

Baroness Lawrence gives evidence on progress since the Macpherson report

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Knights Bachelor, Hate crimes, Eltham, Murder of Stephen Lawrence, Doreen Lawrence, Macpherson, Institutional racism, Criminal homicide, Murder, Bame, London

Home Affairs Committee hears from Baroness Doreen Lawrence and the police on progress twenty years on

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  • This is the first oral evidence session for the Home Affairs Committees inquiry to mark the 20th anniversary of the Macpherson report the culmination of the public inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
  • The Committeehears evidence from Baroness Lawrence about her views on progress since the Macpherson report, and the legacy of her son, Stephen Lawrence.
  • This will be followed by a panel of representatives from associations representing black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) officers and staff.
  • Tuesday 5 Februaryin theGrimond Room, Portcullis House
    The session is likely to cover:
    The extent to which the police service has become a diverse and inclusive culture, free from the institutional racism identified by Sir William Macpherson, including the impact of training courses and other initiatives
    The current state of police relations with BAME individuals and communities, including the impact of police tactics used disproportionately on BAME people, such as stop and search
    The Committee has appointed Dr Nicola Rollock, as a Specialist Adviser to the Committees inquiry.

Baroness Lawrence gives evidence on progress since the Macpherson report

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Knights Bachelor, Hate crimes, Eltham, Murder of Stephen Lawrence, Doreen Lawrence, Macpherson, Institutional racism, Criminal homicide, Murder, Bame, London

Home Affairs Committee hears from Baroness Doreen Lawrence and the police on progress twenty years on

Key Points: 
  • This is the first oral evidence session for the Home Affairs Committees inquiry to mark the 20th anniversary of the Macpherson report the culmination of the public inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
  • The Committeehears evidence from Baroness Lawrence about her views on progress since the Macpherson report, and the legacy of her son, Stephen Lawrence.
  • This will be followed by a panel of representatives from associations representing black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) officers and staff.
  • Tuesday 5 Februaryin theGrimond Room, Portcullis House
    The session is likely to cover:
    The extent to which the police service has become a diverse and inclusive culture, free from the institutional racism identified by Sir William Macpherson, including the impact of training courses and other initiatives
    The current state of police relations with BAME individuals and communities, including the impact of police tactics used disproportionately on BAME people, such as stop and search
    The Committee has appointed Dr Nicola Rollock, as a Specialist Adviser to the Committees inquiry.

Baroness Lawrence gives evidence on progress since the Macpherson report

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Knights Bachelor, Hate crimes, Eltham, Murder of Stephen Lawrence, Doreen Lawrence, Macpherson, Institutional racism, Criminal homicide, Murder, Bame, London

Home Affairs Committee hears from Baroness Doreen Lawrence and the police on progress twenty years on

Key Points: 
  • This is the first oral evidence session for the Home Affairs Committees inquiry to mark the 20th anniversary of the Macpherson report the culmination of the public inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
  • The Committeehears evidence from Baroness Lawrence about her views on progress since the Macpherson report, and the legacy of her son, Stephen Lawrence.
  • This will be followed by a panel of representatives from associations representing black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) officers and staff.
  • Tuesday 5 Februaryin theGrimond Room, Portcullis House
    The session is likely to cover:
    The extent to which the police service has become a diverse and inclusive culture, free from the institutional racism identified by Sir William Macpherson, including the impact of training courses and other initiatives
    The current state of police relations with BAME individuals and communities, including the impact of police tactics used disproportionately on BAME people, such as stop and search
    The Committee has appointed Dr Nicola Rollock, as a Specialist Adviser to the Committees inquiry.