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Radiant and Brighter aim to promote diversity through education, inspiration and changing perceptions.

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Marketing Director

Micheal Matovu

Unable to work for five years due to immigrations controls Pheona and Micheal had to depend on family, friends and the local community for basic daily support. They discovered at that time that there were very few organisations dedicated to offering practical help to immigrants arriving in Scotland that would make a lasting difference and help integrate them into the local community. They found that many people lose hope when circumstances are hard but knew that by reaching out they could help others rediscover their skills and talents and improve their situation.

We experienced many challenges when we re-located from Uganda to the UK. Unable to work for several years due to immigration controls, we were dependent on help from churches, family and friends for our daily needs. Through finding ourselves in this situation we discovered that many immigrants face similar and sometimes worse difficulties. We also realised that there were very few organisations dedicated to offering the kind of practical help that would make a lasting difference.

Our Experience

Many people lose hope when circumstances are hard but we knew that by reaching out we could help others rediscover their skills and talents and improve their situation. We set up a very successful initiative in Glasgow in 2008 which gave immigrants access to the resources and opportunities they needed. Day-to-day we provided practical support and assistance from personal coaching to advice on financial & legal matters, writing CV's and applying for jobs.

Why Radiant & Brighter?

Based on our experience and encouraged by our friends, we made a decision to do something. That something is what became Radiant and Brighter, acquiring it's Community Interest Company status in 2014. At Radiant and Brighter, we envision a community that is caring, a community that works together to bring about positive change. We believe everyone is uniquely gifted and has the ability to change their lived reality. Together, we can all make our communities Radiant and Brighter.

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Radiant and Brighter - Be the best you can!

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Marketing Director Unable to work for five years due to immigrations controls Pheona and Micheal had to depend on family, friends and the local community for basic daily support. They discovered at that time that there were very few organisations dedicated to offering practical help to immigrants arriving in Scotland that would make a lasting difference and help integrate them into the local community.

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Scottish Museum of Empire, Slavery, Colonialism and Migration

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Scottish Museum of Empire, Slavery, Colonialism and Migration

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Introducing the Scottish Museum of Empire, Slavery, Colonialism and Migration - Museums Galleries Scotland

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Salma Ali and Grace Browne, Co-Lead Coordinators for the newly established Scottish Museum of Empire, Slavery, Colonialism and Migration (SMESCM) discuss how the work of Empire, Slavery & Scotland’s Museums enters a new phase of delivery and help set out how the museum can become a more accessible and representative space.

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights 

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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights 

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The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights works to eliminate racial discrimination and harassment and to promote racial justice across Scotland.

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The Race Equality Framework for Scotland 2016-30 is the main national strategy on race equality. This was developed from the ground up. CRER supported 400 minority ethnic people to get involved through our Community Ambassadors Programme, as well as 300 workers in the public, voluntary, academic and trades union sectors.

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Black History Month (BHM) across Glasgow and Scotland has been co-ordinated by the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) since 2001. BHM gives an opportunity to bring together people of all cultures and ethnicities to celebrate the key role that African, Caribbean and Asian people have played in Scottish history and society.

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The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) co-ordinated the first Black History Month programme in Scotland 19 years ago, and in recent years, Black History Month has gone from strength to strength, with partners across community, voluntary and public sectors contributing dozens of events every October. Last year's programme included over 60 events, spanning cinema, exhibitions, radio shows, art, poetry, walking tours, debate, theatre, science and dance.

This year has been a challenging one for all of the organisations who take part in Black History Month, including CRER. The impact of Covid-19 and changes to our funding mean that this year's programme is, by necessity, a pared-down version. However, in the spirit of quality, not quantity, we've assembled a fantastic range of events. Thanks to all of our creative and innovative contributors, we have talks, podcasts, storytelling, poetry, music, exhibitions and more. If you're running an event that's not currently featured, drop us a line at BHM@crer.org.uk.

As always, we recognise that one month a year is not enough. Black History is Scotland's History. We campaign throughout the year for authentic recognition of Black History in history and heritage spaces, and perhaps most crucially, in our education system. Our vision is that within the next decade, Scotland will have its own national museum of empire, colonialism, slavery and migration. Combining interactive exhibition spaces with an archive and learning centre, this can bring together the threads of the currently fractured narrative on Scotland's Black History.

In the meantime, we'll make the most of this year's amazing programme from the comfort of our armchairs, and look forward to celebrating the 20th anniversary of Scotland's Black History Month with you in 2021!
Parveen Khan, CRER Chair and Sandra-Deslandes-Clark, CRER Vice-Chair

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CRER has co-ordinated a uniquely Scottish Black History Month during October since 2001. This encompasses the history of African, Caribbean and Asian people in this country; people who often have a direct link with Scotland through slavery, colonialism and migration.

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Kinning Park Complex are a community-owned space in the Southside of Glasgow.

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Community projects in Glasgow | Scotland | Kinning Park Complex

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Kinning Park Complex is an independent multi-use arts and community centre. Affordable hall, studio and office space available for hire.

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Soul Food Sisters is a collective of immigrant women based in Glasgow with a shared passion for good & authentic food. Catering, cafe and cooking workshops in East Glasgow.

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