Jasmine Price

So far, 2020 has showcased the unjust treatment and systemic racism that Black people have, for years, struggled to draw enough attention to. The past few weeks have seen the removal of statues of slave traders, regular protests, online discussions and petitions, calls to change school curriculums and increasing support for Black-owned businesses. The overriding feeling? That the current generation of activists will keep pushing until real change is implemented. One way to create that change is by educating ourselves on how to be anti-racist. That could mean learning about the history of racism in Britain, to allow ourselves to better understand how and why it is still embedded within our society today. It could mean looking into how Black people in Britain are criticised and stereotyped by the media, or why it is that they’re more likely to be imprisoned or die in police custody. It could be about how race impacts the way we’re treated by healthcare systems, and why being Black suddenly means being more likely to die from Covid-19. And – especially if you’re white – it means acknowledging that racism, both overt and institutionalised, is not just an American problem. Don’t know where to start? Any of the films, shows and books below is a great place to begin. Books 1. ‘Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People about Race’, Reni Eddo-Lodge This bestseller is an absolute must-read for anyone who wants to understand race relations in Britain today. The book sparked a national c

Over the past month, the Black Lives Matter movement has seen an increase in support, globally and here in London. Across the city, Londoners have taken to the streets and social media to call for change. Meanwhile, the racial injustices faced by Black people – both at the hands of police and in day-to-day life – have come into focus. But what next? In our new series we’re going to be sharing tools for continuing the learning and action that started in June. From stuff to do with kids that’ll help them develop an anti-racist outlook to guides for adults on what to read and which businesses to support, this series is aimed at helping anyone who still has learning to do wise up to the issues faced by Black people and promote kindness, empathy and understanding. First up: one for the parents. Here are some tools that’ll help you help your kids understand racism.  For kids who hate reading… 1. Yoopies Teaching app Yoopies has created a family-friendly and free guide to anti-racism for children of all ages. Resources discuss racial inequalities in modern British society and how to combat racism.  2. ‘The School that Tried to End Racism’, Channel 4 Head to All4 to check out this documentary following a school in south London. Each week the students do experiments that explore issues like unconscious racial bias and white privilege. 3. The ‘Blue Peter’ Black Lives Matter talk When the Black Lives Matter protests started gathering pace earlier in June, the presenters of one of the mo