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Windrush Day and the Windrush Scandal – Adversity and the fight for Justice

2023 sees the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush arriving in Britain on 22 June 1948. The arrival of the ship Empire Windrush at Tilbury docks in 1948, brought hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean, in a moment that … Continue reading

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Commemorating #StephenLawrenceDay22

“Stephen: The murder that changed a nation” Special NREC commissioned video below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ3axgptd_Y

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NREC Annual General Meeting: date for your diary!

Tuesday 12th July 2022 at 6.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, Wellington Street, Northampton. Details of speaker(s) to be announced. If you are member of NREC please consider putting your name forward for election to the Board of Directors. For … Continue reading

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Are reparations for Trans-Atlantic enslavement a realistic goal?

NREC special event  Tuesday, 23 August 2022 at 19:00 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/are-reparations-for-trans-atlantic-enslavement-a-realistic-goal-tickets-338116283907 This event has contributions from black history campaigner Donna Parmer-Smith and the renowned journalist and trade unionist Roger McKenzie The nights of 22 to 23 August 1791, in … Continue reading

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Messages of Hope Workshops in April – tackling anti-trans hate

Monday 11 & Wednesday 13 April, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Want to be part of an outstanding opportunity to join a course on strategic messaging to tackle anti-trans hate? This FREE event covers what it is and developing a positive vision … Continue reading

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Harish Thakrar

It is with deep regret that we announce the death today of Harishbhai Thakrar who was a long standing supporter of the REC and our accountant. He was also a dedicated supporter of the Hindu community in Northamptonshire. He will … Continue reading

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Employment Advice from NREC

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Stop and Search – Is it working?

https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/stop-and-search-is-it-working

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‘I will not be the woman who stays silent’

NREC Chief Executive, Anjona Roy, features alongside other women in this article in NN Journal ‘I will not be the woman who stays silent’ https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/i-will-not-be-the-woman-who-stays

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WACA Free Food Parcel Service

Sharing on behalf of NREC network colleagues. Wellingborough African Caribbean Association has a Free Food Parcel Service. The package contains staple food products and is collections only. There is a limited supply, so please book early. For bookings and further … Continue reading

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