Love or loathe GB News, it has done really well to reach news feed figures of over three million, a quarter the BBC currently achieves. It fills a gap that the BBC, ITV or SKY have not that readily been able to satisfy over the years. GB News and Talk...
Football and Its Role Delivering on Inclusivity
Lots needs to happen to ensure that the game of football is inclusive and delivers on equality and diversity. EDI champion Lorraine Olley, #equalityolley, takes a look at the impact her local football team #walsallfc along with #suttonunited #hergametoo #footballassociation and #kickitout are all making in this important area. https://youtu.be/T-YI3ZXLJ7c...
Isn’t EDI and freedom of speech one of the same?
The Alumni for free speech is claiming that free speech is being sacrificed in favour of EDI. They have published the findings of numerous freedom of information requests made to top universities which shows that there are many EDI officers and only a very few Freedom of Speech staff, suggesting...
Are You Menopause Aware?
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Do you call this equality? Icelandic women take action
The women of Iceland are striking in protest against gender discrimination at work, despite having the strongest world ranking in this area. For years Icelandic woman have topped the World Economic Forum's gender pay gap index. Britain disappointedly lags behind falling below Rwanda and Costa Rica at fifteenth. However, on...
Jim Simpson Sheds a Light on Racism in the United States1970’s Music Scene
Jim Simpson, Director of Birmingham and Solihull's Jazz and Blues Festival, talks about aspects of racism in the 1970's U.S. music scene for black American jazz artists. Jim talks to embraceEDI Director, Lorraine Olley, about this in a brief interview to raise awareness of this. As Black Sabbath's founding manager,...
Is a Universal Equalities Standard Needed?
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) Professionals will be consulting with EDI professionals next week. The objective is to explore whether a universal EDI standard would be beneficial to support and guide a consistent approach towards tacking inequalities. The consultation meeting provides an opportunity for EDI...
Super Diversity Has Landed
Attention: I recently read with much interest; the outcome of the census undertaken last year. The details announced by the government made for interesting reading and will be relevant to anyone living, working, or visiting cities like Birmingham. I recall years ago having discussions about the UKs changing demographics and...