Informative and engaging articles from across the Race Equality Foundation, as well as external contributions.
Racism at the root: Tackling ethnic health inequities through racially-just data and policy with Professor Laia Bécares
Professor Laia Bécares on the importance of a racially-just approach to collecting, analysing, and interpreting ethnicity data. Ethnic health inequities are persistent in the UK. People from Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Black Caribbean, [...]
A critical assessment of census and survey data in ethnic group research: Insights from Dr Nigel de Noronha
The meanings of race in the UK have developed in different ways over time and space. From the scientific hierarchies used to justify slavery and exploitation, to the stigmatisation of groups [...]
Rethinking Data with Dr Brenda Hayanga: How methodological imagination can bridge data gaps to address ethnic health inequalities
There is a consensus in the literature that good quality data is a cornerstone for understanding and effectively addressing long-standing ethnic inequalities in health (Sheikh,et al., 2023), (Kapadia, et al., 2022). [...]
Jabeer Butt OBE on the case for high-quality accessible ethnicity data
As the Race Equality Foundation, in partnership with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, launch their survey on gaps in ethnicity data, our CEO, Jabeer Butt OBE, reflects on the importance of ethnicity-disaggregated [...]
Supporting over 900 parents through the SFSC Stronger Relationships Programme
The SFSC team has been working hard sharing all the great work and learning from the last 18 months on reducing parental conflict through the SFSC Stronger Relationships Programme. In the last [...]
Ashley’s Story: Navigating fatherhood and co-parenting
Parents play a central role in their children's development. In the UK, the number of stay-at-home dads has risen by a third since the pandemic, reflecting a growing trend of fathers taking [...]
Finding Consensus on Race and Ethnicity Terminology: In Conversation with Janine La Rosa and Adeola Agbebiyi
In discussions about race and ethnicity, the language we use matters. Finding the right terminology to define people from minority ethnic backgrounds is a complex and evolving challenge. Last year, as one [...]
Creating Anti-Racist and Inclusive Good Home Hubs with the Centre for Ageing Better
Tackling poor-quality housing faced by England’s older minority ethnic communities Nearly 8 million people live in a dangerous home, approximately 2.6 million of whom are aged 55 and over. However, for older [...]
Jabeer Butt OBE on Ethnicity Data at the UK Statistics Assembly
Last Wednesday, our CEO, Jabeer Butt OBE, spoke at the inaugural UK Statistics Assembly, hosted by the UK Statistics Authority in partnership with the Royal Statistical Society. This event brought together a [...]
Celebrating the beauty of diversity with MAC
To kick off the new year, our team had the opportunity to explore and celebrate their diverse features. MAC hosted an evening of make-up tutorials, self-expression and self-love. Antoinette, our Policy and [...]
Rethinking Parenting: dispelling the myths
Parenting programmes often face the misconception that they’re for “bad” parents. We only have to look at their depiction in popular culture. Take ITV’s latest psychological thriller, Playing Nice. The drama follows [...]
Building sustainable change across London’s health and care system with the Race Equity Maturity Index (REMI): Dr. Amanda Simon
Dr. Amanda Simon, Researcher at the Race Equality Foundation, reflects on her experience of creating the Race Equity Maturity Index (REMI). The Race Equity Maturity Index (REMI) is a pioneering self-assessment tool co-produced with [...]
Improving outcomes for Britain’s of Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds: Our NHS 10-Year Plan Submission
In response to the Government’s call-out to shape the 10 year plan, Change NHS: Help Build a Health Service Fit for the Future, we submitted recommendations focused on addressing inequalities in health [...]
Reflections and ambitions: SFSC’s journey in 2024 and plans for 2025
As we come to the end of 2024, the SFSC team has been reflecting on some of the amazing work we have been doing this year. Our work around reducing parental conflict [...]
Navigating social media use: insights for facilitators and parents
Australia’s recent decision to ban social media for children under 16 has sparked global conversations about its impact. Whether one views this move as a necessary protection or an overreach, it undeniably [...]
2024: The Year of the SFSC: Stronger Relationship
As we head towards the end of this incredibly busy and hugely satisfying year of our ‘Stronger Relationships’ project, it has been a joy to see how our own strong professional relationships [...]
A Conversation with Kaynath Rahman, Co-Investigator for the Mapping the Margins Project
We recently sat down with Kaynath Rahman to discuss her role as a co-investigator on the Mapping the Margins project, a research initiative by the Race Equality Foundation and City, St George’s [...]
Rebuilding Lives: The Fathers Together study
Being a father is a remarkable journey filled with love, guidance, and cherished moments. However, for some fathers who have experienced incarceration, this journey takes an unexpected detour. The Fathers Together study [...]
Tony’s Journey: Building Trust and Connection Through SFSC: Stronger Relationships
The SFSC: Stronger Relationships programme supports parents in building healthier co-parenting relationships by enhancing trust, communication, and understanding. By reducing conflict and reinforcing positive parenting techniques, the programme fosters mutual support, benefiting [...]
The Power of Praise
Praise is a powerful tool in parenting, yet it is often misunderstood or underutilised. Within the SFSC parenting programme, facilitators introduce praise as a technique not only to build self-esteem in children [...]
A Conversation with Gurch Randhawa, Professor of Diversity in Public Health and Former Trustee of the Race Equality Foundation
We recently sat down with outgoing Trustee, Gurch Randhawa to reflect on his six-year tenure with the Race Equality Foundation. Gurch, an esteemed academic with over 30 years of research experience, currently [...]
Empowering Young Black Women: Our Co-Production Group’s Exciting Collaboration with M.A.C Cosmetics for Black History Month
Mu’minah Iqbal, Research Assistant In celebration of Black History Month, five remarkable young women who have been part of the Racism and Trauma co-production group recently took part in an inspiring social [...]
The importance of Physical Health Checks for Black African and Black Caribbean individuals living with a Severe Mental Illness
Rahma Salia, Research Administrator World Mental Health Day serves as an important reminder to reflect on the mental health challenges and inequalities many people face when seeking care. Severe mental illness [...]
Response to Heinz Campaign Controversy: Black Fathers and Representation
Antoinette Wood The recent Heinz campaign has reignited tiresome discussions on representation and the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes, particularly regarding Black fathers. The omission of a Black father figure in their latest [...]
“You don’t realise the ripple effect it’s had” – Jamal’s reflections as a father in prison on BBC Woman’s Hour
On 16th August 2024, Jamal and his daughter Jade* shared their story of being a parent and being parented from prison on BBC Woman’s Hour. Jamal has been involved in the Fathers [...]
