Black Equity Organisation’s Post

🚨 Huge Announcement 🚨 The first-ever Black Britain’s Mandate is launching on 16th October 2024. We’re making history. After months of consultations with Black communities across the UK, we are proud to announce the launch event for the Black Britain's Mandate. Want to know more? Join us for the YouTube premiere on 16th October and be part of the movement for racial equity in the UK: https://lnkd.in/eFQ-CKhk #BlackJoyFriday #BlackBritainsMandate #BlackCommunityUK #BlackExcellence #BlackEmpowerment #CommunityEngagement #SocialJusticeUK #RacialEquityUK

To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay we're highlighting Black mental health organisations to reach out to if you need help for yourself or a loved one: 🌎 BLACK MINDS MATTER 🌎 BLAM Charity ( Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health) 🌎 Black Thrive 🌎 The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network - BAATN Looking after your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. We need to break the stigmas surrounding ill mental health and be open to asking for help when we need it. #WorldMentalHealthDay#BlackMentalHealth#MentalHealthAwareness#SupportBlackMentalHealth#ReachOutForHelp#BlackMindsMatter#BLAMcharity#BlackThrive

This #BlackHistoryMonth we're highlighting stories of reclaimed narratives. Sandra Igwe from The Motherhood Group tells her journey into maternal health advocacy which began with a traumatic birthing experience. "It became clear to me that there was a pressing need for safe spaces where Black mothers could connect, share their experiences, learn from each other, and advocate for better care." "The journey of establishing and growing The Motherhood Group has been filled with both triumphs and challenges. One of the most rewarding aspects has been witnessing the growth of our community and the profound impact we’ve had on countless Black mothers’ lives." Read the full story on our website: https://lnkd.in/eYRMQE8f #ReclaimedNarratives #MaternalHealthAdvocacy #BlackMothers #AdvocateForBetterCare #MotherhoodJourney #EmpowerBlackWomen

We're hiring for a Black Equity Index Development Lead. This is an exciting project to create a new equity framework tailored to address the unique challenges faced by Black employees in the workplace including an intersectional lens. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e6pdYe2u

This #BlackJoyFriday let's celebrate Colin Grant, the author of several books, including a 2008 biography of Marcus Garvey entitled 'Negro with a Hat: The Rise and Fall of Marcus Garvey and His Dream of Mother Africa' and and his 2023 memoir, 'I'm Black So You Don't Have To Be'. His historical brilliance and ability to reclaim narratives is a prime example of what we should celebrate this #BlackHistoryMonth. #ColinGrant #BlackAuthors #MarcusGarvey #AfricanDiaspora #BHM2024 #BlackHistory

We’re saddened to hear of the loss of Lord Herman Ouseley who dedicated his life to fighting racial injustice. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones during this time 🕊️

According to reports, the Windrush scandal had its origins in laws that were specifically designed to strip Black and Asian people of their rights to live in the UK. 'The Historical Roots Of The Windrush Scandal', concludes that the scandal was the culmination of three decades of racist immigration laws designed to reduce the UK’s non-white population. In the Windrush judgment the Tribunal quoted ‘Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' Without understanding of the past a repeat is likely. The best way to learn and understand from the past is to implement the Wendy Williams recommendation for reconciliation events. We once again urge the Government to implement the Wendy Williams recommendations and finally provide justice for the Windrush generation. #WindrushScandal #BlackHistory #UKImmigration #WendyWilliamsRecommendations #JusticeForWindrush #ReconciliationEvents

We're proud to announce that one of our F100 businesses, Yumchop Foods is launching 10 new meals into 52 Tesco Extra's! From a vegan plant-based range, to a gluten-free range, YumChop have expanded their meals to cater to a wider audience. We're so proud to be a part of their journey. Look out for their delicious African meals in your local Tesco! Our F100 programme in partnership with Sky is all about supporting the development of Black-owned and led businesses in the UK. It recognises that economic prosperity and wealth creation is at the heart of Black equity. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eH9SGPpH #YumChopFoods #VeganMeals #GlutenFree #BlackOwnedBusiness #BlackEquity #F100Programme #SupportBlackBusinesses

We're continuing the conversation around Black maternal mental health 🖤 For instances of perinatal mental illness that result in hospital admissions, Black patients are more than twice as likely to be admitted than their white counterparts. Our healthcare services need to better understand the inequalities Black and Asian women face, and create community services that are culturally sensitive, and therefore more accessible for ethnic minorities. There needs to be a commitment by the Government to improve maternal services safety and to close the Black and Asian maternal mortality gap. #BlackMaternalMentalHealth #PerinatalMentalIllness #HealthcareInequalities #CulturallySensitiveCare #MaternalHealthcare #GovernmentCommitment #BlackHealthMatters

This #BlackJoyFriday let's celebrate the fabulous Kanya King CBE. She is an internationally renowned entrepreneur through her role as CEO & founder of the MOBO Awards. Kanya has displayed the rare drive and ambition needed to help take Black music from the margins of British popular culture, to the heart of the mainstream culture in the UK and globally. In 2011, King was named one of London's Most Influential People by the London Evening Standard, one of Britain's Most Entrepreneurial Women (Real Business) and has been regularly listed in the Powerlist as one of Britain's Most Influential Black People. In February 2013, King was rated as one of the 100 most powerful women in the United Kingdom by Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, and also featured on the BBC's 100 Women. Today we celebrate Kanya! #BlackJoy #KanyaKing #MOBO