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Navigating Anti-Racism and Co-production Project

Navigating Anti-Racism and Co-production Project

Launched in October 2023 with People’s Voice Media, this project explores anti-racist community efforts by examining experiences in co-production from racialised backgrounds. Conversations with 26 individuals revealed nine themes, highlighting racism's complex effects and power imbalances. A recent workshop emphasized openness and allies' roles in equitable opportunities. Another workshop is planned next month.

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As part of our efforts to explore how we can be an anti-racist community, we have been working on a project with People’s Voice Media that was launched in October 2023 to understand the experiences within co-production of individuals from racialised backgrounds and global majority communities.

As part of this project, conversations have taken place with 26 people from communities with lived experience of racism and 9 themes have emerged. These themes were explored in more depth at a workshop earlier this month with people from minoritised communities that have been involved in co-production. This workshop highlighted the complexity of the effects of racism and the need for openness and acceptance to prevent long-term emotional damage. Another workshop will follow next month.

Participants shared their beliefs that co-production spaces often maintain hierarchies and retain power imbalances. This can be especially challenging for people facing multiple (intersectional) challenges. People also noted the importance of recognising that there are allies in co-production, who are working to ensure that opportunities are equitably distributed amongst everyone, regardless of their ethnicity or background. You will find more reflections about this project in this blog.

Timeline Summary:

  • October 2023: Project launched with People’s Voice Media to combat racism in co-production.
  • Story Gathering: Collecting stories from individuals in racialised communities.
  • November 17, 2023: Deadline for participants to express interest.
  • Workshops: Participants share experiences and identify key themes.
  • Future Plans: Expand project, include more voices, and influence practices with findings.
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Understanding Anti-Racism in Co-Production Spaces: Centring the Voices of Racialised Individuals

In this blog Isaac Samuels introduces key themes and recommendations from the 'Understanding Anti-Racism in Co-Production Spaces' report supported by us and People's Voice Media

February 18, 2025
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Changemakers Wanted: Amplifying Voices 2025-2026

In this blog Isaac Samuels & Cecily Henry tell you about an opportunity to be part of Amplifying Voices 2025-2026, a new change makers programme in partnership with People’s Voice Media and Co-Production Collective, funded by The National Lottery Fund.

February 6, 2025
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Standing in solidarity in troubled times

In this blog, Isaac Samuels and Samantha-Jane Ofoegbu who have been facilitating our anti racism work at Co-Production Collective, share their thoughts on the pain and injustice affecting our communities. They offer some advice on turning our solidarity into tangible support.

January 29, 2025
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Racism within co-production: exploring ways we can be an anti-racism co-production community

Find out about our new project with People's Voice Media that aims to achieve anti-racism in co-production.

October 31, 2023
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Our next steps in becoming an anti-racist community

An update on how we plan to move forwards with our work on becoming an anti-racist community.

November 25, 2022
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A group of us got together recently to talk about racism and how Co-Production Collective could start to have a conversation about what being an anti-racist community really means

October 27, 2022

To apply, please email coproduction@ucl.ac.uk with your interest and we will get in touch with you with further information!

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