On Monday, we were invited by the Dialogue Society  to take part in a discussion on belonging, power, and dialogue in a changing society. The conversation centred on Birmingham and the growing gap between the people who live in the city and the structures that shape their lives. Here's what we said, in four points: How do how younger, more recent migrants in Birmingham negotiate and express their identities? Second-generation immigrant young people in Birmingham are growing u

Joy Warmington (CEO of brap) and Dr Dayo Eseonu (Lancaster University, founder of the Racial Equity in Policy Network ) recently sat down for a frank conversation about what happens when the usual 'bridge-building' approaches to cohesion don't work. They discuss: why the world feels so polarised right now  and whether polarisation is a signal of unprocessed experiences and emotions what happens when we stop rushing to agreement  and treat conflict as a resource, not a threa

The ConnectED project was created to support parents and teachers in developing greater confidence and skill in addressing issues of race and racism in schools. Below, you can download two sets of resources: for parents for teachers Resources for parents Engaging with your child's school can be a daunting prospect. The guide below offers some pointers for parents of global majority pupils who would like to advocate for the child or liaise with their school. Resources for teac