National shortlist for Anti Racist Cumbria
A Cumbrian anti-racist group has been nominated for a national award and is asking for people to vote for it.
Formed last year, Anti Racist Cumbria has been shortlisted in the Community Organisation (Race, Faith and Religion) category at The National Diversity Awards 2021.
The voluntary organisation wants to make Cumbria the UK’s first anti racist county. It is already working with 50 schools across the county, built a range of partnerships, youth projects, and grown thousands of social followers.
Janett Walker, Anti Racist Cumbria co-founder and chair, said: “We are delighted to have been nominated for this National Diversity Award.
Virtual event for mums to talk about mental health
Mums struggling with their mental health can attend an online event this month for help and advice.
The Happy Mums Foundation, based near Carlisle, and the North Cumbria Perinatal Team, have teamed up to hold the event on Friday May 7 from 1pm to 3pm.
There will be a panel discussion around topics such as mental health conditions, how to get help, the challenges of COVID-19 and any factors that affect a womanâs ability to manage their situation.
The event also will come up with ideas to write Cumbriaâs first charter for maternal mental health â a statement of our mission to support all women who are struggling.
Former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin was found guilty on Tuesday of murdering Mr Floyd following a trial. The murder sparked the Black Lives Matter movement across the globe, and numerous other anti-racism groups; including Anti Racist Cumbria. Chairwoman and co-founder Janett Walker called it an “historic moment”. She said: “We were created in response to what happened to George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. “What happened to George is all about accountability, it’s upholding our law enforcers accountability. “Cumbria is the same it needs to be held to account and it needs to work with organisations like ourselves to dismantle the systemic racism in our society. It’s there, 100 per cent.
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