The Inaugural National Anti Racism Conference - Reflections - what did we achieve

In this episode, I'm in conversation with 3 hardworking and
passionate black women; Millie Kerr, Nimal Jude and returning
Shantel Thomas.    This was an opportunity to discuss
and review the conference, its original aims and
objectives.  Our discussion was lively, frank and open -
full of laughter and warmth but no less serious about the
'mission'.


Millie, Nimal and Shantel were instrumental in organising and
leading this event in collaboration with the S.W.E.A.R.N - Social
Work Anti-racist Network. The team discussed what went well and
the feedback received, they also shared what would have improved
the event, namely a budget! Most of the work in bringing this
conference to fruition came down to grit, determination and
additional work on top of their day jobs.......... we engage in
discussion on the need for senior leaders to really get involved,
which will require some deep self-reflection on issues of
anti-racism and commitment to action and change.


The team have bigger ambitions for next year and will be working
with other colleagues to make it happen, so watch this space - if
there is anything you can do to help with the mission an ACTION
agenda, please get in touch.


We also hear about the ARM - Anti-racist Movement, a space for
healing.  Members of ARM are predominantly Black and Brown
women working in the anti-racism space but also include
practitioners, educators and leaders.  ARM meet every last
Friday of the month. 


For more details, please send enquiries to the email address
below:


Email: antiracistmove@gmail.com


 


 


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