BAME RECAP PROJECT!
ELREC launched a new project to support the community affected by Covid-19We are delighted to announce that we have launched a new project at ELREC today to support people from BAME communities affected by Covid-19. A brief launch event took place at the ELREC meeting room on 04 October 2021.The BAME RECAP will work towards […]
Baroness Doreen Lawrence
Doreen Lawrence finally won her 19-year battle for justice for murdered son Stephen.But Doreen, 60, not only won justice for Stephen, but she has also campaigned tirelessly to make the legal system fairer for everyone.And the charitable foundation she set up in Stephen’s memory is providing a lasting legacy by changing thousands of young lives.Stephen […]
Black History Month- Unsung Black Heroes
Black women have played a central role in British history for centuries. Yet still, our stories are frequently left untold. Lost in the loopholes of time or overshadowed by those of our white counterparts, our achievements have gone unrecognised and continue to be neglected in academic teachings, despite having shaped our present society in myriad […]
Always Remember…
“One day our descendants will think it incredible that we paid so much attention to things like the amount of melanin in our skin or the shape of our eyes or our gender instead of the unique identities of each of us as complex human beings.” —Franklin Thomas, activist, philanthropist, and former president of the […]
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2021
People from African and Caribbean backgrounds have been a fundamental part of British history for centuries. However, campaigners believe their value and contribution to society is often overlooked, ignored or distorted.Most schools still teach a history curriculum which focuses on traditional events and the achievements of white figures. Black History Month gives everyone the opportunity […]
Black History Month Online Event
Join us in this powerful discussion about Black History Month and the effect of racism on mental health. Get your tickets here: https://elrecbhm2021.eventbrite.co.uk About our speakers: Foysol Choudhury MBE MSP has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Lothian region since May 2021. He also has been involved with the Edinburgh and Lothian’s Regional […]
WHALE Arts Volunteer Garden Group!
Join the @WHALE_Arts VOLUNTEER GARDEN GROUP. Every Wednesday & Friday at WHALE Arts 1:30-4:30. LOCAL GROWING FOOD & PLANTS, CROPS, PLANTERS & INDOOR GROWING. LEARN VARIETY OF SKILLS!Please call/email: 0131 458 3267info@whalearts.co.uk30 Westburn Grove, EH14 2SA🌿
ELREC NEWSLETTER!
Our September Newsletter has been released, check out what ELREC’s projects have been up to.
Taster Day!
We are partnering up with WHALE Arts agency in Edinburgh for their new project, “Grow Cook Eat Repeat” for local adults in the Wester Hailes area to promote growing your own fresh fruit and vegetables, learning to cook together, but, most importantly, having fun!For more information, please contact ELREC:Phone- 0131 556 0441 🥦🍄🥕🥔🍏🍅🍝 #growcookeatrepeat#tasterday#elrec#whalearts#edinburgh
Women’s Rights
Men and women have the right not to be discriminated against at work because of their gender. Although there has been an Equal Pay Act in force in the UK since 1975, women still earn an average of 19.8% less than men, according to the Office for National Statistics. The GPG is measured as the difference […]
