Coronavirus : FAQs for Black educators
Frequently asked questions for Black educators during the coronavirus crisis.
The NEU uses Black in a political context to encompass “all members who self-identify as Black, Asian and any other minority ethnic groups who do not identify themselves as white“.
Notification of Executive by-election for Black and LGBT+ Executive seats:
Following the resignation of Annette Pryce and Richard Griffiths and the election of Daniel Kebede and Louise Atkinson as SVP and JVP (with effect from 1 September 2020), the OSG/Executive have agreed a timetable to fill these vacancies.
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Barriers report: the impact of racism on Black teachers
Over 1000 Black teachers shared their stories of everyday school experiences in a survey and focus group research carried out by the Runnymede Trust, commissioned by the NEU.
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NEU LGBT+ Black educators stand in solidarity with Caster Semenya
Black women in the UK are less likely to take part in sport than their white counterparts. Camille Kumar, NEU LGBT+ and race equality policy specialist, looks into why Caster Semenya's case is so important.
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Anti-racism
Commenting on the passing of Motion 9 at the Annual Conference of the National Education Union, Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said: “Racism is a pernicious thread that runs through society both at home and abroad.
