Policy Areas - Race and Identity

Protests at forced eviction of Roma people in Italian capital

agency reporter — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:52:13 +0000

Amid growing concern about the victimisation of travelling people across Europe, human rights activists have condemned the forced eviction of a community of some 400 Roma people in the Italian capital, Rome.

Westminster Cathedral gathering affirms action against racism

staff writers — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:11:40 +0000

The struggle against racism was marked by writer Bonnie Greer, John Battle MP, Anglican priest Rose Hudson-Wilkin, and Dr Usama Hasan at celebrations to herald the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Catholic Association for Racial Justice.

The BNP, migration and the misuse of Christianity

Vaughan Jones — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:29:30 +0000

The BNP Question Time saga has raised important issues about negative 'mainstream' views on immigration and damaging ideas about 'Christian Britiain', says Vaughan Jones. Christians are challenged to expose these lies by living and speaking differently.

Former Archbishop calls for "clear caps on population growth"

staff writers — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:39:52 +0000

In what will be seen as a very unhelpful intervention to the debate on immigration by many church campaigners for migrants and refugees, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, has called for a ‘clear cap’ on population growth.

Why the churches should listen to what Nick Griffin said on Question Time

Jonathan Bartley — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:45:13 +0100

Whatever their views about the rights and wrongs of Nick Griffin’s appearance on Question Time last night, church leaders will now have to think long and hard about some of the arguments they employ.

Churches need new approach to fight BNP effectively

Press Office — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:13:17 +0100

If churches are to be effective in challenging the BNP they need to drop their rhetoric which fuels the party's ideology.

The fantasy world of the Daily Express

Symon Hill — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:43:27 +0100

The Daily Express has turned into the modern equivalent of those people who used to walk around wearing large boards saying “The End of the World is Nigh”.

Birmingham churches concern over BNP appearance on Question Time

staff writers — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:30:41 +0100

Church leaders from across the city of Birmingham have issued a joint statement expressing concern at the invitation to BNP leader Nick Griffin to appear on the BBC’s Question Time programme.

Muslim groups condemn plans for extremist march

staff writers — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:57:26 +0100

Muslim organisations have condemned a planned demonstration by extremists who are calling for sharia law in Britain. Parts of the media have also come under fire for implying that the extremists are representative of British Muslims generally.

The "white working class" aren't racists

Symon Hill — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:37:23 +0100

The government's initiative for the "white working class" uses a loaded phrase and deflects attention from the real division in British society - between the very rich and the rest of us.

Sentamu joins backers of campaign against racism and fascism

staff writers — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:02:51 +0100

The Anglican Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has thrown his weight behind the Hope Not Hate campaign against racism, following the example of many other civil and faith groups.

Church leaders call for general election 'sanctuary pledge'

agency reporter — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:11:57 +0100

Representatives from the major church denominations will today visit the Labour Party Conference in Brighton to call for public support for sanctuary at the 2010 General Election

Hearing delayed into teacher accused of classroom racism

staff writers — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:17:18 +0100

A hearing into allegations that a teacher promoted racist views in the classroom has been delayed after police cited fears of violence. Adam Walker is accused of promoting hostility to asylum-seekers, gay people and Muslims.

Muslims in US mark 9/11 with acts of service

staff writers — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:45:26 +0100

Muslims in the US are taking part in the first official September 11 Day of Service and Remembrance, established by President Obama and Congress to mark the anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center.

Parishes join together to challenge racism

staff writers — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:36:25 +0100

Parishes across England and Wales will this weekend observe Racial Justice Sunday. This year it is especially important for Catholics as it is also the 25th anniversary of CARJ