News & Blog

Young people face discrimination in the recruitment process

Over A Third Of Younger Workers Believe They’ve Faced Bias In A Hiring Process. Read more here.

Support for under 18’s regarding gender identity

NHS England announces new model for 'safer' child gender services.  Read more here.

Rise in reports of violence against women on transport

British Transport Police Authority report 20% rise in reports of violent crimes against women and girls.  Read more here.

Mary Seacole statue damaged in 'disgraceful act of vandalism'

Racially motivated criminal damage of statue of Mary Seacole. Mary Seacole is known for her groundbreaking role as a nurse and healer during the Crimean War (1853–1856) and for her trailblazing work in caring for sick and wounded soldiers. Read more here.

Social Media Policies are an essential requirement for employers

Recent Riots Reinforce Need For Social Media Policies As Employers Fear Offensive Posts. Read more here.

Decrease in the number of black students following ban on diversity criteria for U.S. universities

Black student numbers fall by two-thirds at MIT after end of affirmative action.  Read more here.

WAITS would like to hear from Black women who have experienced Domestic abuse

WAITS are organising with WMP a consultation with Black women who have experienced Domestic abuse. They are keen to hear good and bad experiences to inform the West Midlands Police (WMP) race action plan.  A meeting is taking place in Birmingham on 3rd September 1.30 to 3.30pm.  To find out more or book a place contact communitylead@waitsaction.org

One in 20 child strip-searches 'didn't follow rules - and disproportiately affect Black and racially minoritised children

Too many strip-searches of children in England and Wales are "unnecessary, unsafe and under-reported," a new report warns.  Data gathered by Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza shows that, from 2018 to mid-2023, police conducted more than 3,300 child strip-searches.  Read more here.

#Iamnotatypo campaign

The hashtag #IAmNotATypo campaign is aiming to create social change so no one feels like an oversight. The campaign looks at the link between identity and technology, challenging tech giants to adapt. Starting with our first UK-based campaign – challenging tech giants to change their name dictionaries, so that all first names are treated equally by our technology. 41% of different names given to babies in England and Wales are ‘incorrect’, according to Microsoft’s English (UK) dictionary.  Read more here.