The Cocktail Social – The Best Bits
Just over a fortnight ago, YBG presented The Cocktail Social which saw members get behind the bar and have a go at making their own cocktails and vying for the prizes on offer throughout the night. Prizes for the YBG Bingo went to: Ime Udoh, Nofisat Akerele and Tosin Ojukotola. The winner of the YBG Pop Quiz...
YBG at the House of Commons
“Who is to blame for the high levels of unemployment in the Afro-Caribbean community in the UK?” YBG was honoured to be invited to a forum organised by The Voice newspaper regarding the issue of Afro-Caribbean unemployment in the UK. Hosted at the House of Commons and chaired by MP David Lammy and supported by...
YBG HITS YOUTUBE!
To all our members, supporters and followers! YBG has officially launched their YouTube channel. We have a dedicated videos page on our website for you to access our videos directly – they're just a click away! http://www.youngblackgrads.co.uk/videos/ Have a watch and share your thoughts. YBG Team.
New Year, Now Network… Reviews and Pics
January marked the FIRST ANNIVERSARY of YBG, and many of you celebrated with us and kicked off the year in style at our first event of 2013, YBG presents… New Year, Now Network, at the Mischon de Reya offices. To find out what went on, or to simply remenicse, check out these two lovely reviews,...
O2 Think Big Celebration
In December, the YBG Team visited Telefonica HQ to attend a celebration of some of the amazing projects that the O2 Think Big campaign have supported – including us! Take a look at the new promotional video that shows what went on during the day and summaries of some of the great projects. Video produced by Stephen...
RfO 55 Stories – Tell Us YOUR story!
Too many young people are struggling to find work, and the situation is worse for BAME communities. Young black people are twice as likely to be unemployed, with unemployment at 44%, compared to 20% for their white peers. Race for Opportunity are campaigning to change this, and they want you to tell your story. ...
Jorden speaks about ethnic discrimination in UK job market
Following the article and interview with BBC London radio, Jorden shares her views with CCTV, a national web-based TV broadcaster. Watch the broadcast and view the article HERE.
Jorden tells London about discrimination in the workplace
YBG founder, Jorden, appeared on The Breakfast Show of BBC London 94.9 radio station this morning, talking about discrimination in the workplace. She talks specifically about the challenges that BAME women face, and some of the experiences she has had in trying to gain employment, including changing her name. Listen back to the interview HERE (fast...
The BHM Conversation
Have a look at the photos from 'YBG presents.. The BHM Conversation'. Thanks to all those that attended and made it an interesting and controversial night! Photography by Sinead Ewart.
Runnymede Events present – Race, Racism and Resistance on Film
Are you a student interested in current debates on race, film and broadcast media? As part of the Generation 3.0 project which aims to end racism within a generation, Runnymede is organising a series of free lectures and panel debates on race, racism and resistance in the UK on film and broadcast media. The three...
