News “Last night we saw Brighton & Hove at its very best.” Brighton & Hove City Council leader, Bella Sankey, releases statement following failed Brighton riots Brighton & Hove City Council has released the following statement following last night’s anti-racist demonstration in the city. Councillor Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, said: “I am so proud of my city. Last night we saw Brighton & Hove at its very best. “Rather than the rumou By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Greens describe new anti-racism strategy as “a vital step forward for the city” Following work with dozens of organisations, Brighton. & Hove city councillors voted through an anti-racism strategy that lays out how Brighton & Hove City Council will combat racism. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
In The South Brighton landmarks to light up in support of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination The Royal Pavilion, Brighton Town Hall and the Mazda Fountain are to be lit in purple on Saturday, March 19 in support of the World Against Racism day of action, and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Monday, March 21 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News New Black History school resource focuses on Brighton visit from Three African Kings to tackle racism A local community group is creating new school resources for primary and secondary schools focusing on the story of the Three Kings of Botswana and their visit to Brighton and Sussex in 1895 By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community PANEL: Gender, violence and racially minoritised communities A free online session is to be hosted by University of Sussex’s Centre for Gender Studies to explore issues around sexual and gender based violence and abuse for people who experience racism By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Councillors in Brighton & Hove consider anti-racist schools plan Councillors in Brighton & Hove are being asked to support the development of a city-wide anti-racist schools strategy, which would see Brighton & Hove City Council’s education team working in partnership with the Brighton & Hove Educators of Colour Collective. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Comment COMMENT: Do not dismiss or explain away the rise in recorded homophobia I experienced three serious incidents within the space of just over a year in 2017-2018 and following the public service and legal response to the first, I did not report the other two. By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 1 min read
Community Hate Crimes at record high, new figures from Home Office reveal. Statistics released by the Home Office have revealed that hate crime has hit its highest level on record with 105,090 hate crimes recorded in 2019/20, up 8% compared with 97,446 offences in 2018/19. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community National Hate Crime Awareness Week: Race Hate Crime Webinar on Monday, October 12 On behalf of the Metropolitan Police, organisers of National Hate Crime Awareness Week (#NationalHCAW) invite you to a free National Hate Crime Awareness Week webinar on Race on Monday, October 12 from 2pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Black Lives Matter – being a better LGBTQ+ ally Gscene: Black Lives Matter – being a better LGBTQ+ ally By Scene Editorial Team • 4 min read
Arts Black Out Tuesday BBC, commercial & community radio stations showing their support of Blackout Tuesday By Contributor • 2 min read
In The South Brighton politicians unite against hate crime Brighton & Hove councillors from all political parties unite to condemn racism, xenophobia, and hate crimes at a meeting of the full council last night (Thursday, July 21). By Besi • 3 min read
