Schools are meant to be places of safety, learning, and opportunity. But for many Black children in the UK, the school exclusion system tells a different story: one of unfair discipline, implicit bias, and institutional neglect. Permanent and fixed-term exclusions are supposed to be last resorts, used only when a pupil’s behaviour seriously breaches schoolContinue reading “Left Out and Let Down: Exclusions, Discrimination and Black Children in UK Schools”
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Understanding AI Surveillance: Risks for Black Communities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful force in everyday life. But one of the most important, and least understood, areas where AI is growing fast is policing. At BLAM UK, our AI Accountability Project is focused on ensuring that Black communities understand how these technologies work, how they are used, and what rights andContinue reading “Understanding AI Surveillance: Risks for Black Communities”
We’re Hiring: Senior Team Leader for Groundbreaking Research on AI, Policing & Racial Justice
BLAM UK is launching a new project:“Investigating Racial Bias in AI-Enhanced Surveillance Technologies and Predictive Policing Models in London.” We’re looking for a radical, strategic, and justice-oriented Senior Team Leader to help us lead this important work. About the Project This 18-month research project examines how AI tools used by the police, like facial recognitionContinue reading “We’re Hiring: Senior Team Leader for Groundbreaking Research on AI, Policing & Racial Justice”
Black Theatre Shows
These are theatre productions that feature Black narratives, characters, and themes are becoming increasingly visible, offering a richer and more diverse cultural experience for audiences. With a buzz around plays and an increase in interest from a new age group of people in their 20s and 30s with more accessible and affordable theatre options, 2024Continue reading “Black Theatre Shows”
Victory in the “N-Word on Trial” as the Crown Drops Charges Against Black Woman – Ife Thompson Instructed for the Defendant.
Ife Thompson, of Nexus Chambers was instructed by Ghislaine Sandoval of HodgeJones and Allen. A recent university student of good character, Jamila A (22 years old), is no longer facing prosecution after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) discontinued the matter citing that there is not enough evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction. JamilaContinue reading “Victory in the “N-Word on Trial” as the Crown Drops Charges Against Black Woman – Ife Thompson Instructed for the Defendant.”
A Tribute to Those We Lost in 2024: Our Pioneers, Artists, and Heroes
A Tribute to Those We Have Lost in 2024: Our Pioneers, Artists, and Heroes As we reflect on the year 2024, we lovingly honour the extraordinary lives of those who have left us. These were individuals whose voices became our safe havens, whose courage sparked movements, and whose creativity enriched our shared Experienced. Their legaciesContinue reading “A Tribute to Those We Lost in 2024: Our Pioneers, Artists, and Heroes”
PRESS RELEASE: NEW BLAM REPORT UK Exposes Colourism & Racism in the UK Curriculum:
ERADICATING ANTI-BLACKNESS IN THE UK EDUCATION SYSTEM: ACHIEVING CURRICULUM AND POLICY’ REFORM THROUGH LITIGATION Implementing the UK’s obligation to combat prejudices which lead to racial discrimination in education CLICK HERE TO VIEW REPORT BLAM UK (Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health) has released a groundbreaking report exposing the UK education system’s failure to address racialContinue reading “PRESS RELEASE: NEW BLAM REPORT UK Exposes Colourism & Racism in the UK Curriculum:”
BLAM UK and The Equality Trust Release Groundbreaking Report: Reimagining an Anti-Racist System and Addressing Racial Trauma
BLAM UK, in partnership with The Equality Trust, is proud to announce the release of our latest report, which critically examines what an anti-racist system could look like in the UK. This report delves into the deep-rooted impact of racial trauma, calling for the development of anti-racist therapy that centers the voices and lived experiencesContinue reading “BLAM UK and The Equality Trust Release Groundbreaking Report: Reimagining an Anti-Racist System and Addressing Racial Trauma”
Discover Hidden Histories: Black Pioneers You’ve Never Heard Of
As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s important to remember that history is often written by those in power, leaving many key figures out of the narrative. While we rightly honour icons like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, there are countless Black individuals whose contributions have shaped society but remain largely forgotten. TheseContinue reading “Discover Hidden Histories: Black Pioneers You’ve Never Heard Of”
Press Release: Defend Jamila Abdi – Stand Against Racist Prosecutions and State Surveillance
Jamila Abdi is facing an unjust trial that once again highlights the deep-rooted overcriminalisation of Black and Muslim communities in this country. This is not just an attack on Jamila; it is an attack on all of us who resist state harassment and over-policing. As a community, we have a long history of standing upContinue reading “Press Release: Defend Jamila Abdi – Stand Against Racist Prosecutions and State Surveillance”
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