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Royal Air Cadet who wanted to spark a “race war” found guilty of neo-Nazi terror offences
A 17-year-old former Royal Air Cadet from Rugby with links to neo-Nazi groups who wanted to "arm the British public" and trigger a "race war" was found guilty of terrorism…
“This is not a moment, this is a movement” – Young leaders urge local authority to remember Black Lives Matter
Young citizens from across the region have written to the West Midlands Combined Authority urging it to continue to fight racism. Members of the Young Combined Authority (YCA) wrote to the WMCA's…
Commonwealth Games race row as Birmingham leaders sign letter condemning lack of diversity
An open letter criticising the organisers of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham about a lack of diversity has been signed by prominent figures from across the city. Endorsed by community…
Sikh Langar meets Black Lives Matter for powerful anti-racism rally in Smethwick
The Sikh tradition of Langar was embraced at a Black Lives Matter protest in Sandwell on Saturday, as residents came together to rally against racism and to defend a local elderly woman from…
West Midlands Police vow to fight racism amid growing public criticism from campaigners
West Midlands Police chiefs have jointly committed themselves to fighting racism and discrimination in the regional force amid growing criticism of their handling of a recent racism scandal. The Police and…
Angelina Jolie to deliver keynote message at 25th anniversary of Bosnian Srebrenica genocide
The 25th anniversary of the Bosnian genocide takes place today and Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie will be taking part in UK National Srebrenica Memorial Day. Angelina Jolie will join high…
Black Lives Matter: Campaigners demand West Midlands Police name cop sacked for racism
Campaigners supporting the Black Lives Matter movement in Birmingham are demanding West Midlands Police release the name of an officer who has been sacked for making racist comments. Community activists from the region's…
West Midlands Police officer sacked for “making racist comments” and inappropriate behaviour
An officer from the West Midlands Police has been sacked after making racist and inappropriate comments about his colleagues, according to the force. The officer, whose identity has been withheld…
Remembering Srebrenica virtual exhibition unveiled for 25th anniversary commemorations
The first-ever virtual exhibition using the testimony and artefacts from Bosnian Genocide survivors was unveiled this week as part of the 25th-anniversary commemorations. Survivors of the genocide from across the…
OPINION: Why the Blues anti-racism march in Birmingham must not be underestimated
The significance of Saturday’s demonstration by ex Zulu Warriors and Birmingham City fans in support of Black Lives Matter cannot be underestimated. Flashback to 24 March 2018 and 4,500 supporters of…