Race equity

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This theme covers topics relating to the realisation of a more equitable, diverse and inclusive society for people from minoritised racial groups. It is an area of enduring interest that runs throughout our grantmaking. Fellows’ stories

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Blogs & conversations World afro day and supporting clients with alopecia

In 2017, UK thought-leader Michelle de Leon founded World Afro Day – a global celebration and liberation of Afro hair and identity that takes place annually on 15th September. This initiative brings attention to the cultural significance of Afro hair and highlights ongoing discrimination faced by Black people in the UK. As someone living with alopecia, I felt a personal connection to this topic, which led me to apply for a Churchill Fellowship.

By Jo-Anne Weekes, 2024

Report How to increased BAME representation within STEM careers

By Mohammad Usman Shah, 2018

Photograph of Churchill Fellow Erica McInnis

Fellows' updates August 2024 Fellows' update: Erica McInnis

Dr Erica McInnis, Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist at Nubia Wellness and Healing (NWAH) CIC, has been awarded a £5,000 grant from the Synergi Small Grants Fund to implement insights from her Churchill Fellowship.

By Erica McInnis, 2024

Fellows' updates May 2024 Fellows' update: Anoo Bhalay

Anoo Bhalay (CF 2023) recently presented her Fellowship research on suicide interventions relative to faith communities at the Equity in Education and Society Conference.

By Anoo Bhalay, 2024

Fellows' updates April 2024 Fellows' update: Yvonne Field

CEO and Founder of The Ubele Initiative, Yvonne Field OBE (CF 2012), is one of nine non-architects that have been awarded with a RIBA Honorary Fellow Award in 2024.