Race on the Agenda - ROTA

Black women deserve to be protected.

There is a silent crisis in the UK a growing number of Black Women in the UK are going missing, yet many cases continue to recieve inadequate support from officials and a lack of media attention.

“When Black women go missing, the silence is not accidental. It is the sound of a system that was never designed to protect them .. this has to change. Our thoughts are with Jane Adetoro, Christina Walter and Rebecca Walter and their family.” Matthew Johnson - CEO OF

We have uncovered some shocking findings and, more importantly, what can be done to create change.

Here at Race on the Agenda we have been working closely with our allies and stakeholders to push the Renters Rights Bill and campaign for racial discrimination to be considered in the Act.

Today we welcome the progress of the Renters Right Act as it comes into force today, but recognise that there is still much further to go to realise racial justice in housing.

The abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ eviction is a particularly progressive step to supporting and safeguarding tenants.

Black and Global Majority tenants face systematic barriers in the private rented sector. So, banning no-fault evictions, bidding wars and discriminatory rejection are positive steps.

Research shows that Black and Global Majority renters are:

2x more likely to rent privately than White British households

4.5x more likely to be rejected if you have children

9% of Black renters report being denied housing in the last five years because of their race, compared to just 0.3% of White renters.

4x more likely to be asked for 6+ months rents upfront

This Act is progress. But progress is not justice.

Despite overwhelming evidence, amendments designed to tackle the racialised nature of housing were repeatedly deemed ‘out of scope’ during the Bill’s passage.

The Act contains no explicit race-based protections, no racial impact monitoring requirements, and no obligation on landlords or local authorities to collect or act on ethnicity data.

We would like to thank members of the House of Lords, including Baroness Janke, for their efforts in raising this issue and highlighting the work of Race on the Agenda and in advocating for the inclusion of protections against racial discrimination.

We welcome these changes, but the work is far from over. We will continue to monitor developments closely and campaign alongside our allies across the housing sector.

We are horrified by the recent attacks on the Jewish Community, including the attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green London.

We send our solidarity to the Jewish Community, and our thoughts are with the families affected by yesterday’s attack.

Race & AI: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Join ROTA for a powerful webinar on AI and racial equity. We’ll explore the promise, the risks, and how to build responsible AI that works for everyone.

🎤 Featuring Dr. Mark Wong, expert in AI, data, and racial justice.

What you’ll learn:
• Key risks & opportunities of AI
• Gaps in policy & governance
• How to prevent bias and harm to Black & Global Majority communities

📅 TOMORROW - Wednesday 29 April
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

it’s a free webinar event

To register click the link in bio

Don’t miss this important conversation.

The latest findings from the TUC on racism in the workplace are unsettling.

Employers must act.

Reporting systems need to be safe, trusted, and lead to change.

Action must go beyond the data, with real consequences when racism occurs.

Because racism isn’t just “an issue” it’s a form of trauma that impacts people’s wellbeing, confidence, and sense of safety at work.

Change isn’t optional. It’s long overdue.

We have extended the application deadline.. Final Call for applicants 🔈

The Race on the Agenda Community Research Partnership deadline has been extended for one more week.

🗓 New deadline: Monday 20th April at 5PM

💼 Paid opportunity - £3,000 stipend
🎓 Gain CPD accreditation

We are looking for 10 peer researchers and people from Black and Global Majority communities in London to apply this includes individuals from African, Caribbean, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and other racially minoritised backgrounds.

Get your applications in the process is quick and straightforward.

to apply and learn more about the program , click the link 🔗 in our bio

🚨 There’s still time to apply! 🚨

The Race on the Agenda Community Research Partnership deadline has been extended for one more week.

🗓 New deadline: Monday 20th April at 5PM

💼 Paid opportunity - £3,000 stipend
🎓 Gain CPD accreditation

We are looking for people from Black and Global Majority communities in London to apply this includes individuals from African, Caribbean, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and other racially minoritised backgrounds.

Get your applications in the process is quick and straightforward.

LINK 🔗 IN BIO TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY