Recent events have highlighted the continued injustice and racial discrimination of Black people globally. We have seen many organisations and individuals react to these global incidents and witnessed the outrage at how in a modern and diverse society, we are still having to tackle these issues.
As a charity MACA have been engaging in discussions and working with organisations and the community to tackle inequalities and promote a more sustainable and integrated approach to equality and diversity. We are often called upon in times of crisis or just before Black History month.
We decided to organise this summit to bring together key organisations and institutions across Kent and Medway who remain committed to bringing about positive and sustainable change.
Aims
• To develop a better understanding of the experiences of Black people in Kent and the impact of systemic racism, prejudice and how it manifests itself.
• To understand the concept of cross-cultural practice in meeting the needs of Kent and Medway’s Black communities
• To enable participants to explore strategies in developing personal and organisation action plans
Outcomes
By the end of the summit participants should come away with ideas to develop a diversity action plan that relate to their specific settings
Chaired by: Carol Stewart and Trish Gayle; Chair and Vice Chair: Medway African and Caribbean Association
Guest speakers: Toni Williams, Professor of Law, Director of the Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice, University of Kent.
Everett Henry; Director CommTas, former National Lead for Equality and Inclusion for the Police Service
Young People from MACA
This event will be recorded for internal use only and to produce a report after the summit. The recording will not be shared.
Target audience: Directors, Board members, Head Teachers, Senior leaders, Chief Executives from: All education institutes, NHS trusts, Arts organisations, private and voluntary sector, Local authorities, Public Health, Heritage organisations, Kent Police, Local media
Fee: £50 + booking fee
