Welcome to our hub of exclusive resources and inspiration to help our member organisations commemorate all significant dates related to race and ethnicity.
Welcome to enei’s Race Equality Hub.
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Resources and information
Employer Guides
- Employee Resource Groups – This guide provides information for employers considering setting up and maintaining internal support organisations referred to as employee resource groups.
- Equality Act 2010 – The Equality Act 2010 was introduced in England, Scotland, and Wales to simplify equality law in Great Britain.
- Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Champions – This guide aims to support employers who intend to appoint diversity, equality, and inclusion champions for their organisations.
- Progressing Underrepresented Ethnic Groups – This guide aims to help companies better understand how to treat underrepresented groups in the workplace.
- Race and Employment – This guide explains the impact of equality and diversity legislation on employment policy, with a focus on issues related to race.
Quick Guides
- Allyship – Race – The purpose of this Quick Guide is to provide an explanation of allyship and race in the workplace.
- Black History Month – Black History Month is observed annually in the UK during October. It was first celebrated in the UK in 1987.
- National Windrush Day – This Quick Guide can be used to help inform your workplace during National Windrush Day.
- Race – Under equality and discrimination laws in the UK, it is illegal for employers to discriminate because of race.
- Race Equality Week – This guide explains the significance of Race Equality Week and provides information on how you might observe it in your workplace.
- South Asian Heritage Month – This guide provides more information on South Asian Heritage Month and may help you consider how you can support your employees.
Recordings
- Accelerating Equity for Black Women – This unique online event was dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable world for Black women.
- Being Anti-Racist – What Does It Mean? – This engaging session navigated the depths of anti-racism and equipped employers with actionable strategies for driving positive change in the workplace.
- BHM2023 – Guest Interview with Jarell Bempong – This informative session in celebration of Black History Month featured Jarell Bempong.
- #BHM2022: Celebrating Intersectionality and Belonging – This session looked at intersectionality as a framework for the transformation of the workplace.
- #BHM2022: Black Inclusion 365 – This panel event conducted during Black History Month 2022 explored how to keep the momentum of the month going all year to promote positive culture change.
- #BHM2022: Why Allyship Matters – This Black History Month webinar explored the role of allies in positive culture change.
- Introduction to Workplace Racial Equality – This event provided a practical examination of three workplace policies dealing with race.
Noteable dates
- Black History Month – October’s Black History Month in the UK, first celebrated in 1987, highlights the fundamental yet often overlooked contributions of African and Caribbean communities, offering a chance to share, celebrate, and understand black heritage and culture.
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – This is commemorated annually on 21 March and unites global communities against prejudice while celebrating the diverse tapestry of humanity.
- National Windrush Day – This is a commemoration in the United Kingdom held on 22 June to honour the contributions of African-Caribbean migrants to the post-war economy.
- Race Equality Week – Established in 2020 by Race Equality Matters after George Floyd’s murder, Race Equality Week is an annual event dedicated to confronting workplace race equality barriers and reinforcing organisations’ commitment to inclusion.
- South Asian Heritage Month – Commemorated from 18 July to 17 August, 2024 and established in 2019, SAHM celebrates the impactful contributions of South Asian communities to the UK.
- World Afro Day – This is celebrated annually on 15 September and tackles hair discrimination, empowering individuals with Afro hair.
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