keeping race on the agenda
BRIG (Birmingham Race Impact Group) is a new name for some old faces; a consortium of activists and academics who have worked for many years to promote racial justice in Birmingham.
They are coming together today because the COVID 19 pandemic is once again highlighting the extent of the UK's inequalities. At the same time, the Black Lives Matters movement is creating more ambitious approaches to fighting racism; beginning to transform the way we think of our national and local histories. BRIG is focused on resourcing the next generation of activists by pulling together Birmingham's best practice on fighting racism. BRIG plans to fully document - for the first time - the successes of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic campaigners in Birmingham over the last sixty years.
57% increase in racial and religious
aggravated offences in 2021
upcoming events
30th October The Pavilion
What’s changed?
BRIG's Bi-Annual Summit returns on Wednesday 30th October with the question, ‘What’s Changed?’ – will the same promises to tackle societal and systemic racism post George Floyd, once again fall flat or simply drop off the agenda? Has tackling racism fallen victim to the 'Woke Culture Wars' and continued institutional cyclical performative actions?" What will make the difference in tackling racism across the broad?
Explore these questions with us and discover what has happened over the last two years - with thought-provoking debates & special performances highlighting the past, present and future of Birmingham as we call for an Anti-Racist City, by keeping race on the agenda.
BRIG SUMMIT ‘what’s changed?’ Key note speakers & more..
October 2024 Newsletter
Discover the latest updates in the BRIG newsletter! Get ready for the 2024 Biannual Summit featuring key speakers and exciting discussions. Visit the newly opened BRIG Warehouse Café and explore the “Seeking the Pioneers” exhibition that launched on October 1st. Don’t miss the blue plaque unveiling for Professor Stuart Hall and important talks on child poverty in Birmingham. Plus, check out various Black History Month events happening around the city. Stay informed about upcoming BRIG activities!
“This is our best last chance to get an anti-racist community policing strategy right”
— Matt Ward, Assistant Chief Constable West Midlands Police