Black History Month reminds the community’s contributions and achievements, says London mayor
BLACK History Month is “an opportunity to focus on the many enduring tales of our capital’s black communities”, says Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.
The Mayor said: “London’s diverse communities have contributed so much to our capital, yet too often their stories remain untold. We must continue to shine a light on the huge historical contribution of our black communities to the story of London to ensure the next chapter for our city is one that recognises and celebrates that contribution.”
October is designated as Black History Month, which honours the history, accomplishments, and contributions of black people in the UK.
Numerous activities will be held all throughout London, including a festival of Afro-Caribbean comedy and an exhibition at the Bank of England that examines the Bank’s historical connections to slavery.
This weekend, Somerset House will host a Black Lives Matter event with music, film, and visual arts. On Sunday, City Hall will host a black history bus trip that will present London’s biggest tourist destinations from an African and Caribbean viewpoint.
Nurse leads play a vital role in anti-racism, says NMC lead
SENIOR nurses say that you can only address health inequalities with a diverse workforce and an inclusive atmosphere.
Andrea Sutcliffe, chief executive, of the Nursing and Midwifery Council made this assertion as she joined a panel of top nursing and Midwifery professionals to talk about concrete steps to alleviate inequities on Thursday (29) at the Chief Nursing Officer for England’s Summit in London.
In order to comply with the NMC Code (professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives, and nursing associates), she stated that the nursing workforce had a responsibility to take a “key” role in addressing workplace inequalities.
Additionally, she stated that the nurse’s code of conduct places anti-racism “at the core.”
Dr. Bola Owolabi, director of health inequalities at NHS England, Professor Laura Serrant, regional head of nursing for North East and Yorkshire at Health Education England, and Tabetha Darmon, acting chief nurse at Nottingham Healthcare Foundation Trust, all served on the panel with Sutcliffe.
LGBTQ+ community in Britain more likely to experience homelessness
RECENT analysis found that although LGBTQ+ individuals in Britain are more likely than their peers to suffer homelessness, little is known about the occurrences and experiences of homelessness within this group.
Centre for Homelessness Impact examined the relationship between sexual orientation, gender identity, and homelessness. It also identified gaps in the body of knowledge about treatments for LGBTQ+ people and made policy recommendations.
Another important finding of the study is that LGBTQ+ persons frequently endure overlapping forms of social exclusion (such as institutional care and drug use), which increases their risk of becoming homeless.
In addition to being more likely to enter foster or residential care, young people who identify as LGBTQ+ are also far more likely than their peers to suffer homelessness.
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