Africans have been present in England for more than two thousand years, but we rarely see them or hear about them. And often their existence is dismissed as a figment of 'political correctness' or 'wokism.' This lecture will critically assess the myth of England's story as a 'sacred white space' and examine the evidence for […]
The barriers and solutions to the mental health crisis faced by black young people in the UK. Register here.
Linklaters and the Black Solicitors Network are delighted to invite you to a special event commemorating UK Black History Month. This is an opportunity for us to celebrate the history and achievements of the Black community, and reflect on the past with the hope of shaping a better future. We are delighted to be joined […]
How and why does the policing of black bodies and hair affect our job prospects and criminal activity? Register here.
Last year, the #BlackLivesMatter movement brought global attention back to the issues of racial inequality and systemic racism around the world. In 2021 we saw a renewed focus on how these issues affect the lives of people in the UK. Expanding on the topics explored in our 2020 webinar series, Linklaters invites you to explore […]
How do Shakespeare's familiar plays Othello and Romeo and Juliet reflect the early modern preoccupation with race and emerging concepts of colour-based racism? How do these ideas play out in early modern as well as in contemporary performance? Register for online attendance or book in-person tickets here.
Culture night and creative panel event. Register here.
At Grant Thornton, our aim is to build a workforce that is representative of the clients we work with and the communities we live in. Not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we’re all at our best when we’re able to be ourselves. We know that black talent is currently underrepresented in […]
The Malian city of Timbuktu is one of the world's oldest seats of learning and has an intellectual legacy of hundreds of thousands of manuscripts, coming from three great West African desert empires: Ancient Ghana, medieval Mali, and the Songhai Empire. These manuscripts offer a unique window into their history. Many remain unread. This lecture […]
This event is for AMOS Bursary scholars by direct invitation.
Last year, the #BlackLivesMatter movement brought global attention back to the issues of racial inequality and systemic racism around the world. In 2021 we saw a renewed focus on how these issues affect the lives of people in the UK. Expanding on the topics explored in our 2020 webinar series, Linklaters invites you to explore […]
Conversations and films on the theme of women and culture Article 10 of the Human Rights Act: “Everyone has the right to freedom of expression.’ Join for a series of three insightful and challenging conversations on the complex relationship between women and culture, as well as the special premieres of three newly commissioned films. Talks: • […]
