Black Inclusion Week - ‘Together for a better tomorrow’
09 to 15 May 2022
Black Inclusion Week was developed to encourage action to build a stronger and fairer society for everyone through support and collaboration with organisations, individuals and allies.
This year’s theme is ‘together for a better tomorrow’ as everyone needs to work together to make a better future for everyone. By marking Black Inclusion Week, we can show our commitment to inclusion for all and allyship.
This year’s theme ‘#Together For A Better Tomorrow’ was chosen because…
- The change we need to see will take ALL of us.
- Black people, allies, communities, organisations, schools - everyone in society - learning, growing and taking action together.
- To make a better tomorrow for ALL of us.
For more information visit Black Inclusion Week – Leading black inclusion in the UK.
Black Inclusion Week also provides a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black people in the UK. Here are some examples:
Marcus Rashford is a successful footballer and anti-poverty campaigner.
Diane Abbot was the first female Black MP and has served for over 30 years.
Actor Ncuti Gatwa has just been revealed as the latest Doctor Who.
Former pop star Beverley Knight is now a prolific star of many West End musicals.
Perhaps your Black hero is a family member, friend or member of the local community.
You can help to develop a more inclusive workplace culture by joining the Diverse Staff Network. The Diverse Staff Network (formerly the Ethnic Minority Network) promotes an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates its diverse community and workforce.
All staff are welcome to join the network and support their mission in helping the Council become an employer of choice for people from diverse communities.
As part of this mission, the group aims to:
- Have a positive impact for colleagues from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities in the workplace.
- Raise overall awareness and visibility of its work.
- Provide a social and supportive environment.
Establishing the network is a stride toward starting the conversation about race equality in the Council in a constructive and open way and demonstrating that uncomfortable conversations can lead to real change.
To join, please complete the online membership form.