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Equality and diversity – what’s the difference?
Equality and diversity – what’s the difference?
What’s the difference between equality and diversity? What's the meaning of equality and diversity?
Equality is about ensuring everybody has an equal opportunity, and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics.
Diversity is about taking account of the differences between people and groups of people, and placing a positive value on those differences.
Scroll down to learn more about Racism and the LGBT+ community.
Scroll down to learn more about Racism and the LGBT+ community.
What is racism?
What is racism?
Britain is a multi-racial and multi-faith country and everyone has the right to have their culture and religion respected by others. Nobody has the right to call your child names or to treat them badly because of their colour, race or religion. It's illegal and it can be stopped. Racist bullying is not just about the colour of your skin, it can be about your ethnic background or religion too.
Racism means you are subjected to abuse and harassment because of your race, colour or beliefs. There is a difference between racial discrimination and racism. Racial discrimination means being treated differently to someone else because of your race, perhaps by being told you cannot wear a turban if you are a Sikh, a yarmulka if you are a Jewish boy or hijaab if you are a Pakistani girl.
Read to educate
Read to educate
Reading about other peoples experiences, their perspectives and the history behind racism can educate your children with the tools to start relevant conversations and help create change.
Below you will find a range of books for different age groups.
11-12 years
11-12 years
We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March
We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March
We've Got a Job tells the lesser-known story of the 1963 Birmingham Children's March, where 4,000 Black elementary, middle, and high school students voluntarily went to jail in order to help desegregate one of the most divided cities in the nation.
Esperanza Rising
Esperanza Rising
This beloved novel follows a Mexican family's escape to California, and the poverty and struggle that ensue as a part of their journey. A powerful story about immigration and facing adversity, Esperanza Rising will truly inspire young readers.
Rosa
Rosa
Few figures are as iconic as Rosa Parks, famed civil rights activist. With lyrical text and striking images, Rosa shares her story in a unique light that will still be accessible to young readers.
Inspiring, educational story of 1800s civil rights heroes.
Fred Korematsu Speaks Up
Fred Korematsu Speaks Up
This book tells the inspiring true story of Fred Korematsu, an American citizen who refused to go to the World War II-era Japanese internment camps. Korematsu spent his life fighting against discrimination, and helped make the world a better place.
Black Brother, Black Brother
Black Brother, Black Brother
Boy challenges school bully in exciting sports story.
The Crossover
The Crossover
A New York Times bestseller, this bold novel is written in free-verse poetry and rap. It follows African-American, basketball-playing twin brothers who begin to grapple with their own lives as they drift apart.
Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker
Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker
Baker was both a passionate performer and civil right's activist. The book, written as a free verse poem, tells Baker's story and her ascent from a poor childhood in St. Louis to some of the world's largest stages, all while confronting racism and sexism
Crow
Crow
Irresistible boy narrator faces turn-of-20th-century racism.
The Lions of Little Rock
The Lions of Little Rock
Poignant story of a shy girl who speaks for social justice.
Kid Activists: True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change
Kid Activists: True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change
Inspiring, relatable look at young lives of adult activists.
Blended
Blended
Honest, warm story of family, identity, police brutality
13+
13+
March: Book One
March: Book One
Written by American civil rights icon John Lewis, March tells the story of Lewis' life—and, by extension, the Civil Rights Movement—in the form of a graphic novel.
This Is What I Know About Art
This Is What I Know About Art
This young adult book demonstrates how protest and art are inextricably intertwined. In this personal story, art curator and writer Kimberly Drew explains that the art world can and should have a place for everyone.
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird
A classic for a reason, Lee's iconic and heart-wrenching 1960 novel is required reading for every American. This is a story that will stay with you long after you've closed the book.
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
A stunning fictional adaptation of current events, this best-selling novel follows sixteen-year-old Starr Carter, who witnesses her unarmed best friend get killed at the hands of a police officer. When the story becomes national news, Starr grapples with her own choices and the effect they will have on her community.
Superman Smashes the Klan
Superman Smashes the Klan
Asian American teens and Superman vs. racism in retro tale.
The Bluest Eye
The Bluest Eye
Morrison's novels are acclaimed both for their prose and for their thorough examination of race relations in this country. The Bluest Eye is a sharp portrayal of our culture's fixation on beauty, and the consequences in trying to conform.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The National Book Award winner follows Junior, a Native American teen who leaves his reservation to attend an all-white farm town high school. Based on the author's own experiences, this novel depicts the struggle of being torn between two very different worlds.
The Rock and the River
The Rock and the River
Taking place in 1968 Chicago, thirteen-year-old Sam struggles with being the son of a well-known civil rights activist. Throughout the book, Sam grapples with his own identity, and how to best use his voice in a tale that will resonate for young readers.
Watch Us Rise
Watch Us Rise
Inspiring teen activists join forces in sweet friends tale.
Piecing Me Together
Piecing Me Together
Powerful, insightful tale of self-awareness, power of art.
They Called Us Enemy
They Called Us Enemy
Powerful graphic memoir of actor's internment as a child.
Loving vs. Virginia: A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case
Loving vs. Virginia: A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case
Powerful true tale of mixed-race couple's fight for justice.
What does LGBT+ mean?
What does LGBT+ mean?
Allsorts
Allsorts
In West Sussex, Allsorts' free services reach remote areas of the county, enabling young people to access specialist LGBT+ support previously unavailable to them. These services include youth groups, one-to-one support, in-schools support and Advocacy for LGBT+ young people ages 11-25 in West Sussex
In September 2019, 82% of Allsorts young people in West Sussex reported that they had experienced mental health problems. With 90% of young people reporting that Allsorts' 'Talk It Out' service had been of particular help to them. Evidence suggests that this kind of support reduces isolation, a major issue faced by LGBT+ and unsure young people, and improves mental health and wellbeing.
2019 saw the project develop further with the opening of its 3rd group in Worthing. Furthermore, Allsorts has launched an LGBT+ Children and Young People's Advocacy service, lifting the voices of children and young people, empowering them in difficult times, and ensuring their rights are upheld and are also now delivering our 'Talk it Out' service in schools & colleges in the area.
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Mind Out
Mind Out
MindOut Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Service
All our services are offered online, by phone and by email. Please do contact us to find out how we can support you.
Stonewall
Stonewall
At Stonewall, we stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. We imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be ourselves and can live our lives to the full.
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