keeping race on the agenda
BRIG (Birmingham Race Impact Group) is a new name for some old faces; a consortium of activists and academics who have worked for many years to promote racial justice in Birmingham.
They are coming together today because the COVID 19 pandemic is once again highlighting the extent of the UK's inequalities. At the same time, the Black Lives Matters movement is creating more ambitious approaches to fighting racism; beginning to transform the way we think of our national and local histories. BRIG is focused on resourcing the next generation of activists by pulling together Birmingham's best practice on fighting racism. BRIG plans to fully document - for the first time - the successes of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic campaigners in Birmingham over the last sixty years.
57% increase in racial and religious
aggravated offences in 2021
“This is our best last chance to get an anti-racist community policing strategy right”
— Matt Ward, Assistant Chief Constable West Midlands Police
upcoming events
Thursday 16th May
Legacy Centre of Excellence
The Power of the Black Vote
Join us on Thursday May 16th , and witness the incredible impact of the young Black vote. In a climate of government negligence, budget cuts, and rising racism, it’s imperative that we mobilise and make our voices heard. Our event features a lineup of talent poets, singers, and inspiring youth leaders who will demonstrate why voting is crucial.
We’re partnering with Operation Black Vote and the Black Equity Organisation to promote voter registration within the Black community.
Here is where you register your vote.
Your vote matters, and together, we can effect real change. Learn more and register for the event, and don’t forget to visit Operation Black Vote and Black Equity Organisation for voter registration information and guidance on polling day. Useful support organisations - Voter Champion and Citizens UK.
Wednesday 24th April
Shaheed Udham Singh Welfare Centre
1964: Making History
The University of Warwick and the Shaheed Udham Singh Welfare Trust are pleased to announce the launch of their latest collaborative venture, ‘1964: Making History’. This project aims to engage young adults aged 18-25, inviting them to explore local anti-racist histories, with a special focus on the significant contributions of the Indian Workers’ Association (IWA) and the historic visit of Malcolm X to Smethwick.