Black Community Matters

Aims and objectives

Our Aims:

• Improve the quality of life of the black community in Derby, Derbyshire and further afield, by highlighting institutional racial, economic, educational and cultural oppression and contributing to attitudes and policy changes which address that oppression. 

• Work in collaboration with groups and allies with whom we have shared goals and interests to support and further the advancement of racial equality and associated economic, education and health justice.

Our Objectives:

• Combat Racism through grassroots activism and cultural, economic, political education;

• Create safe spaces and support for the black community, whilst working proactively to prevent crisis and being responsive when crisis occurs;

• Amplify and increase black presence and voices in Derby, Derbyshire and beyond;

• Celebrate and raise awareness of black history, culture and contribution.

• Campaigning/lobbying
• Community development
• Education/training
• Voluntary sector support

• Asian - Bangladeshi
• Asian - Indian
• Asian - Other
• Asian - Pakistani
• Asian or Asian British (any)
• Black - African
• Black - Caribbean
• Black - Other
• Black or Black British (any)
• Mixed/multiple Heritage (any)
• Mixed/multiple Heritage - Other
• Mixed/multiple Heritage - White & Black African
• Mixed/multiple Heritage - White & Black Caribbean