Proportion of trainee C of E priests from BME background doubles
The proportion of people from a black and minority ethnic background training to become Church of England priests doubled between
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Diversity
Ofcom criticises BBC’s ‘lack of transparency’ over Naga Munchetty case
Media watchdog Ofcom has said it has “serious concerns around the transparency of the BBC’s complaints process” following its handling
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New course aims to help more young BAME women become charity trustees
The Beyond Suffrage programme, which will be free for participants, is being run by the social enterprise Social Practice ENT.
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High praise from Lord Mayor as BME-led housing association celebrates ‘best ever year’
A Leeds-based housing association has been praised by the city’s Lord Mayor for its efforts to create “strong and vibrant
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Call for more government action on racial discrimination
Researchers at Edinburgh University have called for more government action to tackle racial prejudice. They said levels of discrimination against
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‘What’s taking so long?’: children’s books still neglect BAME readers, finds study
Although picture has improved since 2017, research shows that last year only 4% of books for the youngest readers featured
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New CLPE report into kids books warns over simplified depictions of BAME characters
The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) has revealed that there has been a slight increase in children’s books
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Retail leaders recognised in diversity awards but BAME appointments flatline
The Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Boohoo have emerged as the three retailers listed on the BAME 100 Business Leaders index, which
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Woman opens BAME children’s talent agency to improve diversity on screen
BAME representation in advertising is at an all time high, but there is still a lot of work to be
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Entrepreneurial mum launches new crowdfunding drive to extend range with new inclusive disability dolls
Frustrated by the lack of diversity among the dolls available for their son, London based Winnie Mak who originates from
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Dave wins Mercury Prize for his debut album – And takes his mum on stage.
A thought-provoking reflection on his upbringing in London, it has been hailed as “the boldest and best British rap album
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Harvi Khatkar creates history as first Sikh and BME woman to become Superintendent
A groundbreaking cop is proving an inspiration to others after becoming the most senior Sikh female officer in the history
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‘Look at how white the academy is’: why BAME students aren’t doing PhDs
When Usman Kayani chose to do a PhD in theoretical physics at King’s College London, he felt sure an academic
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Parole Board triples its diversity
A recruitment campaign in the North of England has seen a record number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)
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Short movie ‘Hair Love’ praised for it’s Black representation
If you’re heading to theaters for The Angry Birds Movie 2, you’ll be treated to a beautifully touching animated short before
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