IN-PERSON AND ONLINE PUBLIC EVENT

In tandem with the theme of Black History Month, "Celebrating our Sisters, Saluting our Sisters, and Honouring Matriarchs of Movements", this panel discussion analyses the role of black women in social, cultural and political movements historically and in our times.

This event is the final event in a series marking Black History Month 2023 and exploring the relationship between climate justice and racial justice.

The Revd Sharon Quilter, the Diocese of Chelmsford's Racial Justice Officer and The Revd Sandra Eldridge, the Diocese of Chelmsford's Environmental Officer reflect on relationship between climate justice and racial justice and look to the future.

Online Event

This year's theme is "Celebrating our Sisters/Saluting our Sisters/Matriarchs of Movements #WEMATTER". Join us as we celebrate Black History Month where we'll be hearing inspiring stories from black women in business to highlight the crucial role that black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities

Save the date and join us for what promises to be a powerful event.

RCN London is excited to present the region's 2023 Black History Month event that will focus on heritage, passion and power. You can expect sessions including powerful shared experiences, interactive activities, education and celebration. One of the highlights of this event every year is our Rising Star Awards, where we'll celebrate some of the fantastic and inspiring nursing going on across the capital.

The event is open to RCN London members. This year, our Black History Month is a hybrid event so members are welcome to join us online via MS Teams or in person to take part in this thought-provoking day. A complimentary lunch will be provided to all those who attend the in person.

Booking is essential.

Becoming an Ally for an effective anti-racist movement is so necessary to inclusion and diversity. It means your words, actions and perspectives will influence society on a greater scale and make it a better place for all people, regardless of race or ethnicity. This webinar aims to look at ways in which we can better allies to Black and other Global Majority individuals to enable liberation, support, and a psychologically safer work environment for people to be their best professional authentic selves.

The Story of Claudia Jones seeks to empower and inform its audiences and increase public understanding and appreciation of Black history and culture.

It is an explosion of storytelling, with colour, sound, and emotion designed to appeal to youth and community alike, and all social and cultural backgrounds. Claudia Jones, Trinidadian born, US immigrant, political activist, and victim of the USA McCarthy era, deported to England in the early 1960s. Known as the mother of the Caribbean Carnival in London, the precursor to the world-famous Notting Hill Carnival. Buried beside Karl Marx in Highgate cemetery Claudia Jones was a force to be reckoned with. Her story comes to life through an innovative blend of drama, song, photography, and film. The production was performed to 160 school children in Wandsworth and an evening audience at Battersea Arts Centre during June 2022, in celebration of Windrush Day.

This event aims to shed light on the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Black women in professional environments, while providing strategies for navigating and thriving in the workplace and business.

Join us for a live LinkedIn webinar on how to effectively engage colleagues in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Embedding a culture of inclusion can be challenging when faced with detractors and disengagement. This webinar, hosted by DEI specialist Atlyn Forde, and her special guests, will explore practical strategies to engage all colleagues in DEI.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Join Atlyn Forde and her special guests as they discuss a topic we have all experienced in one way or another. A comment here, a cutting quip there. But a harmless joke isn’t always harmless. We need to be mindful that what we say might be taken the wrong way - especially to someone with different life experiences. Join this engaging session on Banter, Bullying & Stereotyping in the workplace, as we talk about what’s acceptable and what isn’t, where the line is and why that line’s important.