Race & Ethnicity

It is a fact that our nation has always been influenced by the presence of different races and nationalities and their undeniable contribution to our culture and economy. But the struggle against ethnic and racial discrimination in the UK is not yet over.Throughout society there are still subtle and sometime explicit racial stereotypes and prejudices displayed everyday.The Great British Community is dedicated to continue emphasising the contribution of diverse ethnic cultures and racial diversity to our modern British Identity.

You’ll find content celebrating the invaluable contributions from people of various races and nationalities; from the achievements of BME Brits in sport, refugees in music, asylum-seekers in psychology to migrants in medicine.

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An archive of posts relating to Race & Ethnicity

Linda Lewis

Linda Lewis

Linda Lewis Linda Lewis, once described as the ‘Cockney-Jamaican Gracie Fields’, is one of Britain’s most respected and talented singer songwriters, with a career spanning more than four decades. With her five-octave vocal range, she has fused folk, soul, pop and reggae into a unique signature sound that is now an integral part of the… Continue Reading

Newham Family Tree – Ethnicity

Newham Family Tree – Ethnicity

My name is Russell, and it is my pleasure to have been working with the Link Up team for the last few months. I graduated last year from Birkbeck University of London with a BA in history, and decided to further my interest of historical research and writing by volunteering to work on the Family… Continue Reading

Will the new immigration bill create ‘a border on every street?’

Will the new immigration bill create ‘a border on every street?’

The proposed Immigration Bill looks to make a number of changes to the existing system. According to the Minister for Immigration, Mark Harper MP, the reform aims to create a “system that is fair to British citizens and legitimate immigrants and tough on those who abuse the system and flout the law”. Their approach, however,… Continue Reading