Welcome to the Anti-Racism Leadership Book Club! Our mission is to explore and discuss literature that enriches our understanding of race equality, diversity, and inclusion. Through thought-provoking discussions, we aim to create a space for open dialogue and shared learning.
The next meeting is Wednesday 29th April 2026: 6 pm to 7 pm
We invite you to read one of the following four books in advance of our discussion. Each offers a unique and educational perspective on race, identity, and leadership:
Join us for an engaging discussion!
At this meeting, we will be discussing
Ethnicity, Race, and Inequality in the UK
By Bridget Byrne, Claire Alexander, Omar Khan, James Nazroo and William Shankley
Ethnicity, Race, and Inequality in the UK is an essential and thought-provoking read for anyone who cares about fairness, justice, and building a more inclusive society.
The book carefully explores how race and ethnicity shape experiences across areas such as education, employment, housing, health, and the criminal justice system.
Through research, evidence and lived realities, it helps us understand not only that inequalities exist, but why they persist.
What makes this book so powerful is its ability to turn complex data into meaningful insight.
It challenges us to look honestly at the systems and structures that continue to disadvantage many communities, while also encouraging readers to reflect on their own role in creating change.
This is not simply a book about problems it is a call to awareness and action.
By deepening our understanding of racial inequality, it equips educators, leaders, policymakers, and communities with the knowledge needed to question assumptions, challenge injustice, and work towards a fairer future.
Reading this book reminds us that progress begins with understanding.
When we engage with the evidence, listen to diverse voices, and commit to learning, we take an important step towards building a society where opportunity, dignity and respect are shared by everyone.
Book Club Feedback October 2022
Book Club Feedback October 2021
Off The Beat: My life as a brown, Muslim woman in the Met by Nusrit Mehtab
White Privilege by Kalwant Bhopal
I Belong Here, by Anita Sethi
Conversation, by Robert Livingstone
Windrush Betrayal review: Rick Walker
Future Book CLub Selections: Stay tuned for our upcoming book selections!
We aim to cover a wide range of genres, authors, and topics to ensure diverse representation.
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We discuss “White privilege: The myth of a post-racial society” by Kalwant Bhopal
We discuss “I Belong Here: A Journey Along the Backbone of Britain”, by Anita Sethi
We discuss “Conversation”, by Robert Livingstone
Review of Windrush Betrayal, by Rick Walker
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