'We didn't feel it was for us': the UK's minority ethnic walking groups tearing down barriers | Walking
Hiking groups set up by and for ethnic minorities, often during lockdowns, are gaining in popularity
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Hiking groups set up by and for ethnic minorities, often during lockdowns, are gaining in popularity
South Yorkshire walking club members hope to attract more people from minority ethnic groups.
Faizal Farook investigates the relationship between Britain’s diverse ethnic-minority communities and the country’s natural spaces
Faizal Farook investigates the relationship between Britain’s diverse ethnic-minority communities and the country’s natural spaces
The irony is, of course, that repairing broken windows, creating traffic jams and the use of glue (often containing hydrocarbons made from fossil fuels) all have a negative impact on the environment. From the goggles, hammers and chisels that they used to smash the windows to the clothes, masks and make-up they wore, to the mobile phones used, much of these things contained hydrocarbons. Almost two decades ago, I helped put a campaign together to raise awareness about domestic violence in my borough, especially amongst Bangladeshi women and those from diverse communities. The campaign was cal...