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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Today marks the start of a full month of incredible events, exhibitions, walks, talks and more!

Thanks to @theskinnymag.bsky.social for this great feature on Black History Month 2025.

For more info, check out the full programme at www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on

The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 8d

We take a closer look at this year’s Black History Month Scotland, a vibrant programme of events which centres acts of solidarity – both historical and contemporary

www.theskinny.co.uk/intersection... @crer-scotland.bsky.social

Black History Month Scotland 2025: Resistance & Resilience – The Skinny

We take a closer look at this year’s Black History Month Scotland, a vibrant programme of events which centres acts of solidarity – both historical and contemporary.

www.theskinny.co.uk

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · 7d

🎤 Slavery, Scotland and Inheritance

FREE Black History Month talk, Edinburgh, Friday 3rd October

Join us for an in-conversation event with Alex Renton and Dr Cat Dunn, independent curator, researcher and artist to explore inherited wealth in Scotland today, connected to slavery.

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · 16d

Keith McIvor was a steadfast supporter of CRER's work for many years, a true ally. Our thoughts are with Keith's family and friends.

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...

JD Twitch, esteemed Scottish DJ in duo Optimo, dies aged 57

The producer and DJ, real name Keith McIvor, had been diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour earlier this year

www.theguardian.com

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · 19d

Closes Monday!

Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 28

Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking our next Executive Director.

We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward.

To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...

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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · 28d

Pls join us as we discuss the steps being taken to make Scotland's education workforce more representative of its demographics and working on breaking down barriers for a more socially just education system overall.

All part of the @crer-scotland.bsky.social #BlackHistoryMonth calendar 2025.

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 28d

This event is worth supporting, given the poor proportions of minority ethnic teachers (and especially leaders) in the Scottish school system - 'History and future of BME Teachers in Scotland', Monday, October 6, Strathclyde Uni

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-an... @nuthmani.bsky.social

History and future of BME Teachers in Scotland

Celebrating the history and contributions BME educators and teachers have made in Scotland.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · 23d

📢 #BHM25 is live!

For over 20 years, CRER's Black History Month events programme has brought people together to celebrate history, heritage & creativity across Scotland.

Our 2025 programme is packed with tours, talks, exhibitions, film & more.

🔗https://www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · 27d

‼️Just over a week left to apply! Closes 9am, 22nd September 2025.

www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...

Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 28

Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking our next Executive Director.

We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward.

To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Sep 5

🍂 Autumn is on its way, and you know what that means... 🍂

Scotland's 2025 Black History Month programme is almost ready, with 60+ events throughout October.
For early access to selected events, including the BHM Launch on 25th September, sign up to our mailing list: www.crer.org.uk/newsletter-s...

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Sep 5

💼 Community Engagement and Communications Manager – AROS
⏰ Full-time, salary range £47,389 - £58,225
📅 Closing date: 01 October 2025
🔗https://strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/I/2410/0/456490/15019/community-engagement-and-communications-manager-anti-racism-observatory-for-scotland-743834

Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Sep 5

💼 Operations Manager - Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland
⏰ Full time, salary range £47,389-£58,225
📅 Closing date: 01 October 2025
🔗https://strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/I/1994/0/456755/15019/operations-manager-anti-racism-observatory-for-scotland-743827

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Sep 5

💼 Policy and Research Manager – Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland
⏰ Full time, salary range £47,389 - £58,225
📅 Closing Date: 01 October 2025
🔗https://strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/I/6627/0/456764/15019/policy-and-research-manager-anti-racism-observatory-for-scotland-743822

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢 Senior staff vacancies at the new Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland, hosted by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with CRER, are now open for applications. Links in thread ⤵️

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

We can all do our bit to reverse the tide of division in our communities. If you've ever wanted to engage with someone on misinformation about asylum seekers but weren't sure where to start, check out this primer from the Scottish Refugee Council.

Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · Sep 2

Some politicians are using lies about asylum hotels to stir up fear and division in our communities.

The truth is, we all deserve to be safe and to feel like we belong.

#AyeWelcomeRefugees

The truth about asylum hotels

People in asylum hotels do not live in five-star luxury. Conditions are very basic. Most people share cramped rooms with complete strangers. They have no cooking or laundry facilities and no choice about when or what they eat.

The truth about asylum hotels

People seeking asylum are not allowed to work and earn their own money. If housed in a hotel, you receive just £9.95 per week. This isn’t enough to cover public transport for vital appointments and buy basic essentials, like warm clothes

The truth about asylum hotels

The previous UK government paused decision-making on asylum claims, which has caused a huge backlog. Instead of contributing to local communities, people are stuck in hotels waiting months, sometimes years, to hear if they will get refugee protection.

The truth about asylum hotels

The UK government pays private companies huge profits to house people seeking asylum in unsuitable hotel accommodation. Instead, they could invest that money in local communities and provide social housing for everyone who needs it.

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 28

Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking our next Executive Director.

We're pleased to be working with Harris Hill Recruitment to find exceptional candidates with the vision to take our work forward.

To apply, find out more at: www.harrishill.co.uk/job/executiv...

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our Research and Policy Officer, Lucien Staddon Foster, is the keynote speaker for tomorrow's Housing Diversity Network Scottish Equality Conference.

Lucien will be highlighting the impact of the housing crisis on Black and minority ethnic communities and sharing CRER's recommendations for change.

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CSREC @csrec.bsky.social · Aug 25

CSREC condemns the hateful racist actions outside the Cladhan Hotel on 16 Aug. Peaceful protest is a right, but hate has no place in Falkirk or anywhere in Scotland.

Read our full statement: www.csrec.org.uk/csrec-statement-on-anti-immigration-protest/

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 22

CRER is part of the anti-racist bloc for #ScotlandDemandsBetter. Our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland has tackling poverty at its heart. BME people are twice as likely to experience poverty; this cannot continue. Join us in October to #marchforallofus crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026

The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · Aug 21

Change happens when we step up and demand it! Join the march for all of us, alongside The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter scotland-demands-better.com

We support Scotland Demands Better. CRER coalition for racial and equality rights. The march for all of us. Edinburgh. 25 October. scotland-demands-better.com

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 18

6/ The public profile of far-right ‘protests’ can increase the risk of racist incidents and hate crime. Our AdRESS advice service (@adresscotland.bsky.social) for parents and carers is there to support people whose children have faced racism at school: www.adresscotland.org

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 18

5/ The 2026 Scottish Parliament elections will be a crucial moment for tackling the rise of the far-right. Our Manifesto for an Anti-Racist Scotland sets out 8 calls for change to tackle racism and inequality. Find out how to support our Manifesto: www.crer.org.uk/manifesto-2026

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 18

4/ In a recent blog post, we detailed our experience over a decade of advocating for policy change to tackle the far right and the resistance that we face: www.crer.org.uk/blog/is-a-su...

Is a summit really the best Scotland can do to counter the far-right? — CRER

Carol Young, Deputy Director of CRER, reflects on this week’s anti-far right summit.  

www.crer.org.uk

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 18

3/ Blaming the rise of the far-right on poverty demonises the working class and fails to acknowledge the central premise of white supremacy – this needs to be challenged. CRER has joined the anti-racist bloc for Scotland Demands Better. #themarchforallofus www.scotland-demands-better.com

SCOTLAND DEMANDS BETTER

www.scotland-demands-better.com

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 18

2/ Far-right ‘protests’ are the tip of the iceberg. Our guidance on online hate and extremism was a response to increasing online hate speech, including targeting of individuals and anti-racist activists: static1.squarespace.com/static/615c1...

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 18

1/ CRER has raised concerns about the far right in Scotland for years. The increase in appalling events like those seen in Falkirk has dangerous implications. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...

Falkirk protest 'dangerous wake up call' say anti-racism campaigners

Anti-racism campaigners say a protest in Falkirk is a 'dangerous wake-up call' after far-right figures and a man with a banner reading 'kill them…

www.heraldscotland.com

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Dr Daisy Abbott @daisyabbott.bsky.social · Aug 11

Are you from a racially-minoritised or mixed heritage? Are you interested in exploring Glasgow's colonialist history and its legacies?
A free 5 part workshop gives space for these discussions, starts 21st Aug.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

#anti-racism #history #Glasgow #decolonisation

Exploring Glasgow’s heritage from a racially literate perspective

This short workshop series will explore the relationships that People of Colour have with the history and heritage of Glasgow.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 7

This vital case could transform legal understandings of the responsibilities of Scotland's public authorities to protect the cultural rights of children.

JustRight Scotland @justrightscotland.org.uk · Aug 4

📢 Read our new blog via @together-sacr.bsky.social, exploring how Scotland’s new UNCRC Act is being used in practice - in what may be the first civil case to test the law in court.

🧵 Here’s why it matters:

#UNCRCScotland

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · Aug 4

🚨Together's Blog Series: The #UNCRCScotland in Practice

🎉Published today, 1st blog in series

Joined up with our member @justrightscotland.org.uk to launch their article highlighting "accountability" as a principle of a Children's Human Rights Approach

➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/about-us/our...

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