Educating OUT Racism

Presentations, thought provoking performances, panel discussions & virtual stalls with practical tips to build a truly inclusive society.


About this Event

Live event

20% of the proceeds goes to support charities which help people seeking asylum and people who have no recourse to public funds, shared equaly between

Programme

2pm Welcome

2 - 3pm Presentation and panel discussion - racism , where does it come from? how does it impact people?

  • Bonnie Greer OBE Author, Critic and Commentator - Panellist
  • Professor Rusi Jaspal - Presentation - Psychology of racism - presentation
  • Priya Lukka Economist and Trustee at The Equality Trust,

2.40pm Black Lives Matters Poem Andreena Leeanne Inspirational Speaker and Poet, shorlisted for the British National Diveristy Award 2020 - Panellist

2.50 pm Social justice in education/ decolonising the curriculum presentation and panel with

  • Elizabeth Andrews - Educator , Social Justice in Education - presentation
  • Shakira Martin - Founder of "The Class of 2020"
  • Representative from Race on the Agenda

3.30 - Reel Rebels Radio solutions to reduce youth violence Panel and discusions with

  • Alicia Graham , Director at Reel Rebels Radio , presentation on Grass Root Community Support

4pm Anti racist tool kit presentation Sarah Garrett MBE (tbc)

4.10 - 5pm Virtual stalls

  • Let Voice be Heard (LGBT+ Bengali and South Asian Refugees)
  • UKLGIG The UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group (UKLGIG) supports LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system. Our vision is a world where there is equality, dignity, respect and safety for all people in the expression of their sexual or gender identity.
  • The Ruth Hayman Trust (providing the gift of education nationally to those who have no recourse to public funds and beyond and whose first language is not English )
  • Elatt
  • Class of 2020
  • BAME Recruitment

Organised by Laila El-Metoui Education Consultant , Stonewall , Lesbian Role Model of the Year 2020 and Chair of Proud London Councils

With the support of ELATT, an award-winning charity providing whole person development in digital skills, employability and life skills.

For over 30 years Elatt have supported hundreds of Londoners to better their lives across the capital. They offer a whole person approach and welcome students who want to develop their skills, gain confidence and learn at any stage of their lives.

More information about Elatt and their free courses here

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