It All Adds Up: Student Commission on Racial Justice animation shows race reality in England
It All Adds Up: Student Commission on Racial Justice animation shows race reality in England
An animation highlighting the reality of life for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) young people in England will be launched across the country today, following the government’s controversial report on Race and Ethnic Disparities.
The animation was created by the Student Commission on Racial Justice and shows a day in the life of four BAME young people as they encounter racism from the police, employers, healthcare services and in education.
Recruited by Leaders Unlocked in partnership with 10 further education colleges across England, the Student Commissioners are bringing the voice of thousands of young people to the debate about race equality in England.
The Student Commission on Racial Justice is exploring racial disparities across four key areas of society (Education, Employment, Health and Policing and Justice), developing national recommendations for change that will be delivered to decision makers in a final report and showcase event on June 17th 2021.
Take a look at the animation video below:
QUOTES FROM STUDENT COMMISSIONERS:
Atif, 17, said: “I got involved in the Student Commission because I wanted to help tackle racial injustice and inequality. Working together to create this animation has been a highlight of the project so far, helping me to develop my creativity skills and learn about other people’s experiences.”
Yasmin, 18, said: “I have loved being able to see our animation develop into something really amazing. This project has only increased my want to change things in society and it has made me more driven to do so. Before the project I might have witnessed injustices and decided to look on but now I am determined to use my own knowledge to help people be free from racial injustices.”
QUOTES FROM PRINCIPALS INVOLVED IN THE PARTNERSHIP:
“We believe that our students are powerful agents of change and that the Student Commission on Racial Justice will provide them with further opportunities to have their voices heard and acted upon.”
Gill Burbridge, Principal Leyton Sixth Form College
“The Student Commission offers a unique opportunity to tackle racial disparities by enabling our students to be part of a wider partnership across the FE sector. As a college we believe that racism, oppression, discrimination, and all other forms of
inequality simply must be eliminated. We also want to build a legacy of hope and empower our students, staff, and wider communities to help make change we want, and need, to see.”
David Lambert, Deputy CEO and Principal at London South East Colleges
“York College is delighted to have had the opportunity to join this partnership. It’s critical that students have a voice in matters of such significance. Providing this forum will ensure that they are empowered and their voices are amplified, supporting us all to take meaningful steps to secure racial justice.”
Lee Probert, Chief Executive and Principal York College
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Media Contact
For more information about the Student Commission on Racial Justice please contact Project Director Alev: alev@leaders-unlocked.org
Notes to Editors
About Leaders Unlocked
Leaders Unlocked is a social enterprise that works across education, policing, health and justice to help organisations involve the people who matter and shape decision-making for the better. www.leaders-unlocked.org
More about the Student Commission on Racial Justice
Leaders Unlocked has brought together students from ten partnering colleges to form the Student Commission:
Barnsley College
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Kirklees College
Lambeth College
Leyton Sixth Form College
London South East Colleges
Long Road Sixth Form College
New City College
The Sheffield College
York College
The Commissions final report will be launched at an online showcase event on Thursday June 17th, 4-6pm. For more information please contact Project Director: Alev Zahir.