… “we must not merely regard black and minority ethnic people as ‘deserving’ respect and inclusion, but reject racism as the sin of exclusion, disrespect and ‘segregation’, by grasping and cherishing the fact that all God’s children inherently share in the dignity of the Being of God.”
Rev. Arlington Trotmann, 2005, representing the then Churches Commission for Racial Justice.
Theories of racial superiority developed and flourished in earlier centuries and still survive today, but much present day racism is not based on conscious scientific beliefs. Continue reading ‘What do we mean by Racism?’
Racist acts are outlawed under criminal law, equality legislation exists in order to stop discrimination, and there are structures in place to protect groups and individuals. Continue reading ‘Legislation and Public Policy’
