Out and proud but in crisis in Ghana

Written by Davis Mac-Iyalla, Interfaith Diversity Network of West Africa (IDNOWA) Fellow Comrades and Allies, I want to share my journey with you. It involves my mission for LGBT+ inclusion in eleven West African countries.  While I would have enjoyed sharing some of the pleasant parts of my story, now is not the time. We […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

Racial health inequalities: Redressing the balance

We’ve heard a lot about health inequalities since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but what are they exactly? Health inequalities are the disparities in occurrence, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes between groups of people. Covid-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black communities in the UK. A number of factors have contributed to this, including […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

A champion of diversity

Our Nelson Mandela Award winner on heroes, history, activism and bringing more Black people to the boardroom

Caste: The Lies That Divide Us

As part of Black History Month, we review a new book that explores systems of exploitation, suppression and persecution

Let’s make future Black history a positive one

This year, more than any other, shows that Black history should be taught and discussed all year round, not just for one month

Article on the UNISON National site.

Bristol health branch helps show racists the red card

‘People voiced exactly how they felt. They pulled no punches’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

​Some employers only paying lip service to Black staff’s fears

The stakes are too high for employers to get this wrong

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Blog: This Black History Month, we won’t go back to the old normal

Our Black members deserve so much better

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Kick it out

UNISON marks the 25-year fight against racism in football.

Footballers wearing show racism the red card t shirts

Kick it out

UNISON marks the 25-year fight against racism in football

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.