Creative Equity Toolkit

While the US debate heats up, why won’t the UK even talk about reparations for slavery?

A look at the reparations debate in Britain:

'...politicians dismiss the significance of the slave trade without so much of a wave of the hand, or repeat the tired inaccuracy that it all happened far too long ago to worry about now. This despite the claims of Brexit supporters that the Commonwealth might play a major part in our international trade strategy after we leave the European Union.'

White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

Influential article identifying ways racism benefits white people each day, with a checklist of 50 items, for example:

'I can be pretty sure that if I ask to talk to the "person in charge", I will be facing a person of my race'

'If a traffic cop pulls me over or if the IRS audits my tax return, I can be sure I haven't been singled out because of my race.'

'I can easily buy posters, post-cards, picture books, greeting cards, dolls, toys and children's magazines featuring people of my race.'

White Supremacy Culture in Organizations

An article summarising and introducing a guide that names the often-unstated yet harmful behaviours, particularly to people of colour, in organisational cultures. Developed in North America, the guide features definitions and checklists for addressing white supremacy culture in your organisation.