People/communities experiencing racial inequalities

There are shows and events across Manchester to discover for Black History Month throughout October.

History has proven to be an important part of forming ones Identity and development. Having access to history allows us to see who we have been and who we can become. The more we delve into and expose the many stories that make up history, the more we unravel the many complicated, connected and multifaceted layers that make up the human spirit and the people who made us who we are today.

This article is part of an occasional series concerning the activities of Manchester City Council Scrutiny Committees. This one covers the August 27th Community Scrutiny Committee, chaired by Councillor Tracey Rawlings, which considered reports on: English for Speakers of Other Languages; and The Implications of Manchester as a 24hr City.

Romanian Roma migrants in Greater Manchester live mostly in the Gorton/Levenshulme/Longsight area.

Could Manchester be Europe’s answer to America’s hippest city - Portland, Oregon?

Manchester has enjoyed solid economic success, there is now an opportunity for a ‘new wave’ to Manchester’s future. A new report A Civil Economy for Manchester, prepared for Macc by the think-do tank the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) demonstrates how this new wave is about unleashing the power of citizens, social and voluntary group.

Are you struggling to recruit trustees?
Are you concerned about your sustainability?
Would you like to know how other organisations are run?
Are you solely dependent on a few people?
Do you all have clear responsibilities?

The Manchester BME Network next Learning Circle theme is on the tricky subject of Governance. So, if you are interested in finding out more about legal structures, board members, trustees, trading arms, CICs, Social Enterprises, incorporation, memberships or anything in between, you are warmly invited to attend.

The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre and Education Trust has now moved into their new home in Manchester Central Library. The new local history displays in the ground floor area of the library make use of many elements of their collection and Manchester’s diversity is reflected well.

The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre and Education are very proud of the new library and would like to show you around on a guided tour.

Three dates are available:
Wednesday 30 April, 2pm
Thursday 8 May, 6pm
Friday 16 May, 2pm

Manchester BME Network is delighted to invite you to participate in their next Learning Circles. Learning Circles provide a space for you to come together with your peers to share your experiences and find solutions to your organisational issues and challenges.

These sessions are free, but places are limited.

The next Learning Circles are:

• Keeping Going: Is it really hard to keep going in the current climate? Is it a struggle to keep services running? Dates: 25 February, 4, 11, 18 March 2014