Equanicity

30/12/2021

22/11/2021

A lot of talks having been underway.
In early November we had the pleasure of Dr Thelma-Okey Adibe presenting her research on The Covid19: socio economics of South Africans in Scotland.

DAWSUN is an ethnic minority, female-led community interest company dedicated to improving all forms of inequalities in Glasgow, Scotland.

10/11/2021

Tonight, Dr Thelma Okey-Adibe from Jezreel Consultancy LTD shared useful tips on fundraising for small organisations, for profit and not. It was inspiring to hear you, thank you very much for your time.

Thanks Migration UK saltconsult and Ib Mediaplus for joining the chat. Lots of topics to explore and actions to build together for equalitarian narratives in Scotland that pay justice to its black communities.

22/04/2021

Beyond tolerance... Equality and acknowledgment of dotted lines between cultures and ethnicities.

A stimulating read, proposed by Anita

Anita Katsarska writes about the racialised, structural discrimination that Eastern Europeans, Polish, Hungarians and Romanians face when migrating to the UK and other Western parts of the world, addressing the lasting divide between Eastern and Western Europe.

27/03/2021

Join today at 3.30pm to support Loraine from as she recites her poem about ‘life as an asylum seeker' at Status Now 4 All Summit One Year On.

Get tickets here: bit.ly/31pQNHy.

A reading by Loraine of her poem can also be found on her YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/RCvLFAW3X0o

The poem will be available on our website - www.equanicity.org - and social media after the reading.

11/03/2021

21/01/2021

Wanna know more about colourism in Thailand? Wanna why it may relate to current debates on British racism, its colonial legacy and moder discussion?

Have you read Punsita's piece? That should be insightful...

At first glance, racism is not deeply entrenched in Thai society but on closer inspection, skin tone is one of the most significant criteria used to judge and evaluate people in Thailand, writes Punsita Ritthikarn.

25/12/2020

Merry Christmas to all! Hope you all found family and/or friends to spend this time together, remotely or not.

Please have a look at our member Cryton's contribution to this day. Another look at the spirit of Christmas, praised by Government, but hardly put in policies.

Be safe everyone

Boris Johnson wishes us a Merry Christmas, but the British Government's policies have long been in contradiction with the spirit it praises.

17/12/2020

Surprise!

Christmas Quiz TONIGHT to put an end to 2020 and share a moment together. Come play with general knowledge and questions on ethnic equality and inequality.

Join us at 7.30pm - DM us for link :)

May Thursday be good to you

12/11/2020

The BaRE UK becomes Equanicity.

But our objective remains the same: changing narratives and racial bias to advocate for racial & ethnic equality, promoting different stories and voices, in all formats.

We will happily support your thinking process, engage in the discussion and help you edit.

Come express yourself!

29/10/2020

An article by Emily Breedon, Learning Assistant at the Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). This article was first published on the GoMA's blog.

The Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art offers a glimpse into their object handling kit, where you can learn about objects in the collection that have connections to the trade in enslaved African people and Glasgow's legacies of slavery and colonialism.

https://thebareuk.com/legacies-of-empire-in-gomas-handling-kit/

The Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art offers a glimpse into their object handling kit, where you can learn about objects in the collection that have connections to the trade in enslaved African people and Glasgow's legacies of slavery and colonialism.

25/10/2020

Tired of reading? Yet curious about how the Home Office operates? How about a video?

Spend 5 minutes with "The Frustrated Immigrant" interviewed by Caitlin (The BaRE UK)

Through immigration policy, the Home Office is an essential piece that sets conditions for racial inequality in the UK. Understanding it is working towards countering it.

https://thebareuk.com/?p=2047

May Immigration Policy be Sensible and Sensitive: An Interview with The Frustrated Immigrant September 23, 2020September 22, 2020 The BaRE UK In July 2020, The BaRE UK spoke to “The Frustrated Immigrant”. The Frustrated Immigrant arrived in the UK in 2013 with her husband, 2 kids, dog and horse....

16/10/2020

How cultural institutions can contribute to a definition of Britishness... which forces the biracial population to choose between two identities

Read this enlightening piece by Emma Thompson

https://thebareuk.com/?p=2023

Rina Sawayama – ‘Not British enough’ for the BRITS September 21, 2020September 22, 2020 The BaRE UK Photo: Hendrik Schneider h by Emma Thomson With its inception dating back to the 1970s, the BRIT awards have become an institution and one of the most highly anticipated annual events in the mus...

10/09/2020

This morning, we published an article by Dickson Tarnongo, who shared his story of raising his PhD tuition fees as an asylum seeker with a disability.

In the article, Dickson writes about starting his journey of pursuing his PhD, the difficulties he has faced so far - mental health issues, Covid-19, the hostile environment - and about the support and kindness he and his campaign received from around the world.

Head over to our blog to read the full article:

https://thebareuk.com/?p=2015

31/08/2020

How does Scotland in the faded glory of British colonialism respond to Black Lives Matter?

On our blog, Punsita Ritthikarn writes about Black Lives Matter in the UK and shares voices and perspectives on the movement and British colonial legacy from protestors at Glasgow Green.

Head over to our blog to read the full article and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

https://thebareuk.com/?p=1994

How does Scotland in the faded glory of British colonialism respond to Black Lives Matter? August 31, 2020 The BaRE UK Black Lives Matter Demonstration in Glasgow Green | Credit: Nathan Ross h By Punsita Ritthikarn Punsita Ritthikarn  “If you think the UK is exempt from the institutional racism ...

28/08/2020

A POEM on White Privilege by Emma Thomson

21/08/2020

! HISTORY FRIDAY DAY !

Today's topic and thoughts are on "colonisation".

Comment with your thoughts!

03/08/2020

When one describes a football team as defensive, do we understand that all players are defenders? When one says Britain is rainy, do we understand that it rains every day in Britain? … Then why is it so hard to understand that the UK may be a racist society even though not every individual is or feels racist? Perhaps that comes from a misunderstanding on what racism is. [ 890 more words ]
https://mediamonitoringukhome.wordpress.com/2020/08/03/series-the-trap-of-hate-and-racism-part-ii/

When one describes a football team as defensive, do we understand that all players are defenders? When one says Britain is rainy, do we understand that it rains every day in Britain? … Then why is …

30/07/2020

In order to create a safe society for all, my community and I have a role to play – in support and solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement - we must become more vocal about our experiences to bring diverse narratives of racism that are not much spoken out about, writes Mariko Hayashi Hate crimes against Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian communities in the West Midlands have… [ 1,014 more word ]
https://mediamonitoringukhome.wordpress.com/2020/07/30/invisibility-and-silence-hate-crime-against-east-southeast-asian-migrants-in-the-uk/

In order to create a safe society for all, my community and I have a role to play – in support and solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement – we must become more vocal about our experi…

27/07/2020

: A defensive team is not made of defenders only.
: A racist society is not made of hateful racist individuals only.

Here is why
https://mediamonitoringukhome.wordpress.com/?p=1894

When one describes a football team as defensive, do we understand that all players are defenders? When one says Britain is rainy, do we understand that it rains every day in Britain? … Then why is …

23/07/2020

A recent report on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people in Wales has urged the Welsh government to lobby the UK government to reduce visa costs, especially for those whose income is too low to sponsor their spouses or children. What is the link between the immigration system and excess BAME deaths from coronavirus? [ 557 more words ]
https://mediamonitoringukhome.wordpress.com/2020/07/23/why-a-welsh-government-report-on-bame-coronavirus-deaths-calls-for-lower-visa-costs/

A recent report on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people in Wales has urged the Welsh government to lobby the UK government to reduce v…

20/07/2020

Racism, discrimination and prejudice against our community have always existed in British society, but the coronavirus brought these to the surface, writes Mariko Hayashi. The police have charged four teenagers in connection with an alleged racial hate crime attack at a Japanese restaurant in Edinburgh. The incident took place at the beginning of this month, leaving two victims with injuries. [ 697 more words ]
https://mediamonitoringukhome.wordpress.com/2020/07/20/how-covid-19-has-racially-affected-east-southeast-asian-communities-in-the-uk/

Racism, discrimination and prejudice against our community have always existed in British society, but the coronavirus brought these to the surface, writes Mariko Hayashi.

19/07/2020

By Rebecca Eribal, Last time Alex saw his Daddy in person he was three years old. He will be 6 in December. Alex and his Daddy had an incredible bond. They were inseparable. Alex is just like his dad in so many ways: intelligent , cheeky and handsome. He’s also autistic, which for him means he needs a lot of help to cope with day-to-day things that others might find easy. [ 287 more words ]
https://mediamonitoringukhome.wordpress.com/2020/07/19/reunite-alex-with-his-daddy/

By Rebecca Eribal, Last time Alex saw his Daddy in person he was three years old. He will be 6 in December. Alex and his Daddy had an incredible bond. They were inseparable. Alex  is just like…

17/07/2020

On June 26th, Cryton Chikoko and Stina Nölken of The BaRE UK spoke to Mariko Hayashi, a writer, independent researcher on human rights and migration, and director of the Southeast and East Asian Centre. Mariko talks about her experience of the lockdown as a Japanese migrant and her work to respond to the increase in racist abuse against Southeast and East Asian communities since the coronavirus outbreak. [ 1,773 more word ]
https://mediamonitoringukhome.wordpress.com/2020/07/17/what-does-coming-out-of-lockdown-mean-for-southeast-and-east-asian-uk-migrants-an-interview-with-mariko-hayashi/

On June 26th, Cryton Chikoko and Stina Nölken of The BaRE UK spoke to Mariko Hayashi, a writer, independent researcher on human rights and migration, and director of the Southeast and East Asian Ce…

17/07/2020

On June 26th, Cryton Chikoko and Stina Nölken of The BaRE UK spoke to Mariko Hayashi, a writer, independent researcher on human rights and migration, and director of the Southeast and East Asian Centre. Mariko talks about her experience of the lockdown as a Japanese migrant and her work to respond to the increase in racist abuse against Southeast and East Asian communities since the coronavirus outbreak.

You can find the full transcript to this interview on our blog: thebareuk.com

09/07/2020

Conversation with a Trainee Immigration Solicitor: Transcript
https://mediamonitoringukhome.wordpress.com/2020/07/09/conversation-with-a-trainee-immigration-solicitor/

On June 22nd, Cryton Chikoko of The BaRE UK spoke to Caitlin Alexander about asylum in the UK and her work as a Trainee Immigration Solicitor. You can find a full transcript of the interview below.…

07/07/2020

Cryton Chikoko of The BaRE UK talks to Trainee Immigration Solicitor Caitlin Alexander about asylum in the UK.

07/07/2020

One of the common narratives of the rightwing is that the UK is being too generous to foreigners in the UK, especially asylum seekers, and that this effort weighs on Britain’s capacity to care for its own citizens. Well, is that true? Asylum support costs about £570 million a year. The cost of Asylum accommodation contracts (called AASC) is estimated at… [ 583 more words ]
https://mediamonitoringukhome.wordpress.com/2020/07/07/debunking-it-is-a-myth-that-asylum-support-prevents-britain-from-serving-its-citizens-interest/

One of the common narratives of the rightwing is that the UK is being too generous to foreigners in the UK, especially asylum seekers, and that this effort weighs on Britain’s capacity to care for …

27/06/2020

Dear Mr Farage, I am going to keep this short (and definitely not sweet). After reading your tweet regarding the tragic stabbings in Glasgow, I have to say that I am completely angered and appalled by your disgusting attitude. You could have expressed sincere thoughts and empathy regarding the situation however you took this as an opportunity to indiscreetly further your incredibly harmful right-wing rhetoric. [ 238 more words ]
http://thebareuk.com/2020/06/27/an-open-letter-to-nigel-farage/

Trainee Immigration Solicitor Caitlin Alexander addresses the harmful right-wing rhetoric in Nigel Farage’s recent tweet about the tragic stabbings in Glasgow.