Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights

Test saying: "Did you know? People from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds are 60% more likely to live in the most-deprived areas of Scotland than their White Scottish/British counterparts."

Poverty and disadvantage often intersect with ethnicity, shaping stark inequalities in health outcomes for racialised minority communities. Effectively #ChallengingPoverty demands a better investment in communities (Day 4 #CPW25).

📢 Today marks the start of a full month of incredible events, exhibitions, walks, talks and more!

Thanks to @theskinnymag.bsky.social for this great feature on Black History Month 2025.

For more info, check out the full programme at www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on

🎤 Slavery, Scotland and Inheritance

FREE Black History Month talk, Edinburgh, Friday 3rd October

Join us for an in-conversation event with Alex Renton and Dr Cat Dunn, independent curator, researcher and artist to explore inherited wealth in Scotland today, connected to slavery.

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JD Twitch, esteemed Scottish DJ in duo Optimo, dies aged 57 The producer and DJ, real name Keith McIvor, had been diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour earlier this year

Keith McIvor was a steadfast supporter of CRER's work for many years, a true ally. Our thoughts are with Keith's family and friends.

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Closes Monday!

Pls join us as we discuss the steps being taken to make Scotland's education workforce more representative of its demographics and working on breaking down barriers for a more socially just education system overall.

All part of the @crer-scotland.bsky.social #BlackHistoryMonth calendar 2025.

📢 #BHM25 is live!

For over 20 years, CRER's Black History Month events programme has brought people together to celebrate history, heritage & creativity across Scotland.

Our 2025 programme is packed with tours, talks, exhibitions, film & more.

🔗https://www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on

‼️Just over a week left to apply! Closes 9am, 22nd September 2025.

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🍂 Autumn is on its way, and you know what that means... 🍂

Scotland's 2025 Black History Month programme is almost ready, with 60+ events throughout October.
For early access to selected events, including the BHM Launch on 25th September, sign up to our mailing list: www.crer.org.uk/newsletter-s...

💼 Community Engagement and Communications Manager – AROS
⏰ Full-time, salary range £47,389 - £58,225
📅 Closing date: 01 October 2025
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💼 Operations Manager - Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland
⏰ Full time, salary range £47,389-£58,225
📅 Closing date: 01 October 2025
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💼 Policy and Research Manager – Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland
⏰ Full time, salary range £47,389 - £58,225
📅 Closing Date: 01 October 2025
🔗https://strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/I/6627/0/456764/15019/policy-and-research-manager-anti-racism-observatory-for-scotland-743822

📢 Senior staff vacancies at the new Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland, hosted by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with CRER, are now open for applications. Links in thread ⤵️

We can all do our bit to reverse the tide of division in our communities. If you've ever wanted to engage with someone on misinformation about asylum seekers but weren't sure where to start, check out this primer from the Scottish Refugee Council.

Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking our next Executive Director.

We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward.

To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...

Our Research and Policy Officer, Lucien Staddon Foster, is the keynote speaker for tomorrow's Housing Diversity Network Scottish Equality Conference.

Lucien will be highlighting the impact of the housing crisis on Black and minority ethnic communities and sharing CRER's recommendations for change.

CSREC condemns the hateful racist actions outside the Cladhan Hotel on 16 Aug. Peaceful protest is a right, but hate has no place in Falkirk or anywhere in Scotland.

Read our full statement: www.csrec.org.uk/csrec-statement-on-anti-immigration-protest/

CRER is part of the anti-racist bloc for #ScotlandDemandsBetter. Our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland has tackling poverty at its heart. BME people are twice as likely to experience poverty; this cannot continue. Join us in October to #marchforallofus crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026

6/ The public profile of far-right ‘protests’ can increase the risk of racist incidents and hate crime. Our AdRESS advice service (@adresscotland.bsky.social) for parents and carers is there to support people whose children have faced racism at school: www.adresscotland.org

5/ The 2026 Scottish Parliament elections will be a crucial moment for tackling the rise of the far-right. Our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland sets out 8 calls for change to tackle racism and inequality. Find out how to support our Manifesto: www.crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026

Is a summit really the best Scotland can do to counter the far-right? — CRER Carol Young, Deputy Director of CRER, reflects on this week’s anti-far right summit.  

4/ In a recent blog post, we detailed our experience over a decade of advocating for policy change to tackle the far right and the resistance that we face: www.crer.org.uk/blog/is-a-su...

SCOTLAND DEMANDS BETTER

3/ Blaming the rise of the far-right on poverty demonises the working class and fails to acknowledge the central premise of white supremacy – this needs to be challenged. CRER has joined the anti-racist bloc for Scotland Demands Better. #themarchforallofus www.scotland-demands-better.com

2/ Far-right ‘protests’ are the tip of the iceberg. Our guidance on online hate and extremism was a response to increasing online hate speech, including targeting of individuals and anti-racist activists: static1.squarespace.com/static/615c1...

Falkirk protest 'dangerous wake up call' say anti-racism campaigners Anti-racism campaigners say a protest in Falkirk is a 'dangerous wake-up call' after far-right figures and a man with a banner reading 'kill them…

1/ CRER has raised concerns about the far right in Scotland for years. The increase in appalling events like those seen in Falkirk has dangerous implications. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...

Are you from a racially-minoritised or mixed heritage? Are you interested in exploring Glasgow's colonialist history and its legacies?
A free 5 part workshop gives space for these discussions, starts 21st Aug.
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This vital case could transform legal understandings of the responsibilities of Scotland's public authorities to protect the cultural rights of children.

📢 Recruitment is underway for the founding CEO of the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS).

This founding CEO role brings an immense opportunity to shape the future accountability, transparency and inclusivity of anti-racism in Scotland.

Info from Cadence Partners: shape-aros.co.uk?cID=1

Keith is a long time supporter of CRER's work, including fundraising through Optimo nights over the years. Our thoughts are with Keith and his family and friends at this devastating time.

✅ CRER has officially launched our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland.

The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is a vital moment to challenge political parties on racism and inequality. Please support and share!

Read the Manifesto and ideas for action: crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026

✅ CRER has officially launched our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland.

The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is a vital moment to challenge political parties on racism and inequality. Please support and share!

Read the Manifesto and ideas for action: crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026