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[BIG South London @BIGSouthLondon]

@BlackEquityOrg are investing in the next wave of entrepreneurs! 🌊

Partnering with @SkyUK, they’re looking to help grow and develop black-led businesses across the UK.

Disrupt the industry by applying here 👇
https://t.co/Wtf1L9TF6n

[AFRICA: Seen & Heard @AFRICASeenHeard]

BEO and Sky’s £1 million partnership continues backing Black entrepreneurs to grow and develop their own businesses in the UK.

Applications will reopen on Thursday 6th March 2025 and will close on Monday 14th April 2025 at midnight. https://t.co/piDlNwI0rG @BlackEquityOrg

[BlackEquityOrg @BlackEquityOrg]

This #BlackJoyFriday we're celebrating the lead, Cynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Erivo, of the record-breaking movie, Wicked. She has secured her 1st Top Ten hit in the UK with 'Defying Gravity', and the movie had a record breaking $164 million opening.

[Siobhan Aarons @SiobhanAarons]

I’m privileged to contribute to several initiatives close to my heart which reflect my commitment to equity, inclusion and resilience; especially @BlackEquityOrg where we’re working to advance diversity and address systemic inequities across the UK and @StJudesSchool ...

[BlackEquityOrg @BlackEquityOrg]

1 week to go until #GivingTuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, that celebrates and encourages doing good. If you'd like to fundraise for us, or donate to us to support the work we do, check out our website: https://t.co/iSm2S5Sgi2

[BlackEquityOrg @BlackEquityOrg]

This #BlackJoyFriday let's remember Lord Herman Ouseley for his tireless efforts in promoting racial equality and social justice in the UK.

He was instrumental in founding the “Kick Racism Out of Football” initiative, which addressed the pervasive issue of racism in sports.

[BlackEquityOrg @BlackEquityOrg]

Today is World Diabetes Day.Research from @diabetesuk shows that people from Black African, African Caribbean & South Asian backgrounds are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes from the age of 25. This is much younger than the white population. Read more: https://t.co/GoTZibH9D1

[BlackEquityOrg @BlackEquityOrg]

The Government has launched a review of curriculum and assessment in England. This is an opportunity to get our voice heard. One of our mandate recommendations is asking for a more diverse curriculum - you can help this happen: https://t.co/DR4Zsf1aEJ

[BlackEquityOrg @BlackEquityOrg]

Sadly, legendary American music producer and composer, Quincy Jones, passed away this week aged 91. He worked with music legends like Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra.

This #BlackJoyFriday let's remember Quincy for the incredible life he led and music he brought to all of us.

[BlackEquityOrg @BlackEquityOrg]

@MissMaSunshine We see you and we hear you. https://t.co/5H4Yf4NVp3

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Our statement on Kemi Badenoch.

[BlackEquityOrg @BlackEquityOrg]

Our statement on Kemi Badenoch.

[Action for Race Equality @AREtweets_]

📢 New Analysis: UK Autumn Budget 2024 and Black Britain’s Mandate 📊

Discover how the latest budget measures up against priorities for economic empowerment, health, education, and justice reform for Black communities. @BlackEquityOrg🤔

🔗https://t.co/0KKhOJRBiL

#UKBudget2024

[The Voice Newspaper @TheVoiceNews]

NEW: “We were the victims”: #KingsCross3 seek justice after racist tube attack and dropped court case

Three Black British women are demanding answers and accountability from the Met Police

By @S_Fleary1

https://t.co/DQzI46xOgS

[Office for Equality and Opportunity @oeogovuk]

Minister for Women and Equalities, @AnnelieseDodds, met with #changemakers from @womenintheshade to hear what needs to be done to break down barriers for Black women in uniformed services across the UK.

[Birmingham Race Impact Group @WeAreBRIG]

Today we are joined by Shirin Housee @KingsHeathUnity , Timi Okuwa @BlackEquityOrg and Dr Shabna Begum @RunnymedeTrust speaking on The State of Nation! #BRIGSummit #WhatsChanged ✊🏽

[Siobhan Harper-Nunes 🍀 @harpernunessays]

State of the Nation. @KingsHeathUnity @RunnymedeTrust @BlackEquityOrg - structural & community racism is alive & well.

[Resolution Foundation @resfoundation]

Catch up on last week's top of the charts, a #BlackHistoryMonth special, with thanks to
@BlackEquityOrg & @TheBlackEcon_

Read it here 👉 https://t.co/wXTCIo5twU

[BlackEquityOrg @BlackEquityOrg]

The British Film Institute (BFI) plans a redundancy that would end the African Odysseys programme. We call upon the BFI to immediately reverse this decision to prevent a catastrophic loss of Black history archive and cause damage to community relations: https://t.co/CNGwgEYmx8

[BlackEquityOrg @BlackEquityOrg]

Our research for the Black Britain's Mandate showed data that the Government needs to address.

➡ Black Caribbean boys are around 6 times more likely to be excluded than their white peers in some boroughs

For more information, read our full mandate: https://t.co/6BhhbWDtjV