Black Equity Organisation

Happy World Day of Social Justice ✊🏾 2024 was a game-changing year for BEO’s legal team. For the first time, we took legal action against public bodies and government decisions that reflected systemic racism. From our Windrush judicial review, to defending a Black student who was excluded from school despite clear evidence of criminal exploitation, our legal work is a key area we're focused on continuing and growing. However, we need your help. Litigation isn’t just costly—it can be a huge burden for individuals and organisations taking on powerful institutions. This fund will ensure we can continue challenging injustice without being held back by financial barriers. You can support us by donating to our new Legal Justice Fund: https://lnkd.in/eKsnAXce #SocialJustice #LegalAction #SystemicRacism #JusticeForAll #Windrush #SupportJustice #LegalJusticeFund

Yesterday our CEO Timi Okuwa was live on ITV News talking about our successful lawsuit against the Ministry of Justice and the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime regarding their knife crime tagging programme. This marks our second successful legal case after our Windrush case last year, and we continue to fight for justice for Black communities. However, we need your help to continue to fight. Donate to our legal justice fund to be a part of dismantling systemic racism: https://lnkd.in/eKsnAXce Thanks to Liberty, Matrix Chambers and Switchback for their support. #blackbritain #beochangeishere #mopac #itvnews #beo #knifecrime #knifecrimeuk #knifecrimeawareness #tagging #blackcommunity

Last week our CEO Timi Okuwa attended Fawcett Society conference: For a Feminist Future to speak on the panel discussing demanding dignity and safety in public services. Timi spoke on the panel about our Public Harms research work done in partnership with Fawcett Society last year, highlighting the racial biases Black women and girls experience across education, policing and mental health services. Thank you to the Fawcett team for hosting an incredible event full of optimism and hope for the future. You can read our Public Harms research on our website: https://lnkd.in/ed3H--Qe

📢 We have reached a settlement in our judicial review claim against the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on the global positioning system (GPS) knife crime tagging programme. You can see our CEO Timi Okuwa talk about the case on ITV News tonight at 6pm in London, and at 7pm and 10pm nationally. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eTt5vB-K MOPAC data shows that Black people were nearly twice as likely (87% more likely) to be selected for the electronic monitoring scheme than white people. This settlement seeks to eliminate that bias and discrimination and was brought with the support of Matrix Chambers and Liberty. The settlement includes a rapid review of the programme to address concerns of racial disproportionality to ensure fair and unbiased decision-making in the selection of those for tagging. You can find out more about the case on our website: https://lnkd.in/epZMybms #JudicialReview #PoliceAccountability #MOPAC #CriminalJustice #SocialJustice #RacialEquality #GPSMonitoring

The Black and Asian LGBTQIA+ community is more likely to experience a hate crime, and 51% have experienced discrimination or poor treatment from others in their local LGBTIA+ community because of their ethnicity. This needs to change. Particularly at a time where we are witnessing the rights and existence of trans and non-binary people being questioned, we want you to know that we see you and we stand with you. This LGBTQIA+ history month, we encourage you to connect and support incredible organisations like UK Black Pride and Stonewall who continue to fight for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people. #LGBTQIA #LGBTQRights #BlackAndAsianLGBTQ #SupportLGBTQ #LGBTQHistoryMonth #BlackPride #EndDiscrimination #TransRightsAreHumanRights

This morning our CEO Timi Okuwa attended the Mayor’s ‘Loved and Wanted’ campaign. The campaign is to send a message for loved and wanted diverse communities in London after the race riots six months ago. The campaign celebrated how Londoners rally together and support each other, and celebrate the city’s spirit of respect, unity and togetherness. Timi pictured with Runnymede Trust CEO Shabna Begum and talented musician Mica Paris. The event was filled with people coming together to celebrate diversity and hope for the future. Thank you to Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London for hosting this event. #DiversityInLondon #LondonCommunity #UnityInDiversity #CommunitySupport #LondonEvents #LoveAndRespect #LovedAndWanted

Today we have #BlackJoyFriday Valentine's Day edition! Here are some Black romance novels to add to your reading list: 📕Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson 📕Seven Days in June by Tia Williams 📕Until I Met You by Amber Rose Gill Comment your favourite Black love stories! Whether you're celebrating today with your partner, your friends, or yourself, have a lovely day celebrating love ❤️ #ValentinesDay #BlackRomance #BookRecommendations #BookLovers #RomanceNovels #SupportBlackAuthors

In December we launched our 'State of Black Education in Britain: A Power Analysis for Equity and Change' funded by Mission 44. It presents an in-depth power analysis of the structural dynamics that influence the experiences of Black pupils, educators and communities in the UK education system. The report calls on Ofsted to enhance accountability by revising inspection criteria to include anti-racist practices and implementing cultural competency training for inspectors, ensuring that schools are evaluated on both academic and inclusivity standards. At a governmental level, it recommends legislative support for inclusive curricula that cover diverse histories. Read the full report on our website: https://lnkd.in/ezguAvPF

We're hiring for a Director of Communications 📢 As Director of Communications, you will shape our voice, amplify our impact and mobilise communities, stakeholders and decision-makers to drive meaningful change. Salary is £70,000 - £80,000 per annum and the role is full-time with hybrid working. If you believe in the power of communication to drive generational change, if you are ready to lead transformative engagement strategies, and if you are excited to be part of a movement for change, then we would love to hear from you. The closing date for applications is Friday 7th March 2025. Applications should be made online at https://lnkd.in/e8qFX2Bb

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🧪 We're highlighting Black British women who made notable contributions to STEM: 🖤 Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu is a nurse, health visitor, and emeritus professor of nursing at the University of West London. She has also made significant contributions to genetics research, particularly in the field of sickle cell disease. 🖤 Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon is a mathematician and technology entrepreneur who founded Stemettes, a social enterprise that aims to encourage young women to pursue careers in STEM. She was awarded an MBE in 2017 for services to young women and STEM sectors. 🖤 Dr. Funmi Olopade is a leading oncologist and researcher who has made significant contributions to our understanding of the genetic basis of breast cancer. 🖤 Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a space scientist and science communicator who is well-known for her work presenting the BBC program “The Sky at Night”. She has also worked on several space projects, including the development of an instrument for the James Webb Space Telescope. #WomenInScience #STEMWomen #BlackWomenInSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #WomenInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #GirlsInSTEM