Racial Justice Network

📢 Are you a black artist that would like to see their work amplified at an anti-racist community centred event? We are looking for art pieces from all mediums that embodies ✨Black Joy, Resistance and Repair✨ to platform at our annual Gather Up celebration in December. Exhibited throughout the event venue, this exhibition will contribute to our celebration of community resilience and power. Submit your work via this link: https://tr.ee/B1N6u9c02t and have your work displayed!🦋 ⏰ Deadline for submission is the 25th November! Don't miss out! 🎟️ Free tickets for our Gather Up are also in the link. *we do not own any of the images displayed

Join us for our Gather Up, the Racial Justice Network's annual end-of-year celebration! The theme for this years celebration is Black Joy, Resistance and Repair where we will be celebrating our empowered resilience through a community exhibition, a community meal, a live podcast recording, engaging workshops, storytelling and more. It's a day full of purpose, starting with our AGM and ending with an open mic for artists. Don’t miss out, join us! Event timing: Saturday, 7th December 2024, 10:30-7:30PM Event Address: Rainbow Junction, All Hallows Church, 24 Regent Terrace, Burley, LS6 1NP

📣Announcement! We've decided to extend the application deadline for our two new roles: - Trainer/Facilitator - Campaign Coordinator (Race and Climate Justice) The new deadline is now: Wednesday 16th October at 12pm For more information on the roles and how to apply, please read the full job description and application process click the link in our bio🔗 We're looking forward to welcoming some of you to our team!

📣 Announcement! The Racial Justice Network is continuing to grow its staff team to support its radical grassroots work. We are currently recruiting for two roles: - Trainer/Facilitator - Campaign Coordinator (Race and Climate Justice) Both roles support our mission to address the legacies of colonialism through holistic, societal, environmental, spiritual and cultural repair and transformation. For more information on the roles and how to apply, please read the full job description and application process on our website (link is in our bio) We're looking forward to welcoming some of you to our team! #RacialJustice #GrassrootsWork #ClimateJustice #JoinOurTeam #Decolonise

📣 After much reflection and dialogue, RJN has decided to exit the Climate Action Leeds (CAL) Partnership. Our commitment to race and climate justice means recognising the deep rooted impacts of colonialism and imperialism in both local and global contexts. Over the past three years, our experience within CAL has reflected broader patterns of oppression. These are deeply systemic and structural issues that exist and persist within the Partnership. It has caused racialised harms to ourselves, our communities and distracted us from the work of the 13th Recommendation. ✊🏾 As Elder and Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o says in his book, Decolonising the Mind, "The oppressed and exploited of the earth maintain their defiance: they will not capitulate. They have only their chains to lose. They will break free." Our work on climate justice goes beyond this partnership; it predates CAL and will continue on after. We are committed to the 13th and welcome you to join us - our volunteer call out is live now! To read the full statement click here: https://lnkd.in/gbYDY8cX Our volunteer callout is here: https://lnkd.in/gUpjSH-m #ClimateJusticeIsRacialJustice #ClimateJustice #13thRecommendation #The13th #LeedsCitizensJury #ClimateActionLeeds #Decolonise

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 2024 Volunteer Programme at the Racial Justice Network (RJN). We are calling for volunteers across the North to help us realise our mission of addressing the legacies of colonialism through holistic, societal, environmental, spiritual and cultural repair and transformation. There's opportunity to get involved across all of projects and with varying roles to choose from based on your particular interests, skills and experience. We recognise that traditional volunteering can often be exploitative, undervaluing the vital contributions of individuals. At RJN, we aim to create a supportive community where your work is valued and impactful. Read more about how we support you and how to get involved using this link: https://lnkd.in/dVQFmd5U #Volunteer2024 #RacialJusticeNetwork #GetInvolved

🔍 Unlearning Racism - Reflections and Learning from the Past Seven Years’ is out now! To mark the seventh year of the Unlearning Racism Programme, we have launched a report rooted in reflection, learning and accountability. The report centres the voice and experience of Black and Brown-led movement leaders as a measure of whether the Unlearning Racism Programme has served its purpose and fulfilled its aims. 🔗 Explore the Report: https://ow.ly/6Z0Z50R2923 🔗 Our Blog Summarising Key Themes : https://rb.gy/hthp72 📅 Reminder: Report Workshop Next Wednesday! Unlearning Racism Report Launch on March 27th, from 18.00 to 20.00 via Zoom. Register now: https://ow.ly/kYS150R2924 The launch is closed processing space reserved for Unlearning Racism Course attendees & the RJN Team. During the event we'll focus on the report itself, lessons learned, and our collective aspirations for where we want to go next. #RacialJusticeNetwork #UnlearningRacism #ReportLaunch #AntiRacism #RacialJustice

7 days to go! Has the #UnlearningRacism programme served its purpose? Look out for our #ReportLaunch on the 21st of March. Here’s a blog about what’s to come, and some of the lessons learnt over the last 7 years of mobilising white people and communities towards collective action to dismantle the structures and systems of white supremacy, under the leadership and in service of Black and Brown movements for liberation. What we set out to do has not been straightforward, simple or easy and we have learnt a lot in attempting this alongside people who are longing for alternatives to the status quo of white supremacy and are willing to learn. Blog: https://ow.ly/weJN50QSoSY

Unlearning Racism Report Launch on the 21st of March! Keep an eye out for our upcoming report, looking back over the last 7 years with the aim of offering reflection, learning and accountability to our communities, Black and Brown-led movements and ourselves. The report centres the voice and experience of Black and Brown-led movement leaders as a measure of whether the Unlearning Racism Programme has served its purpose and fulfilled its aims. Since 2017 the ‘Unlearning Racism’ programme at @theRacialJusticeNetwork has been aimed at mobilising white people and communities towards collective action to dismantle the structures and systems of white supremacy, under the leadership and in service of Black and Brown movements for liberation. What we set out to do has not been straightforward, simple or easy and we have learnt a lot in attempting this alongside people who are longing for alternatives to the status quo of white supremacy and are willing to learn. #RacialJusticeNetwork #UnlearningRacism #ReportLaunch #AntiRacism #RacialJustice

Calling all West Yorkshire changemakers! Join us anytime this Saturday (10am- 4pm) for the next in our Nurturing Network (N/N) event series. Date: Saturday, February 24th Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Quaker House, Leeds, LS2 9DX 🌟 Connect with passionate BIPOC activists and groups dedicated to racial and social justice. 🌎 Embrace community care and sustainability as we unite to positively impact our planet and communities. 🤝 All experience levels are welcome! It's the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and discover the incredible communities around us. Take advantage of this chance to network, learn, and grow together. See you there! #NurturingNetworks #SocialJustice #WestYorkshire