Looking at race and ethnicity discrimination in Bristol.
About the Commission
To address the causes and effects of race and ethnicity discrimination in Bristol, Bristol’s Mayor, Marvin Rees, established the Commission on Race Equality (CoRE) in 2016. The need for this Commission is long-standing but now, as we move into a new era of post Covid-19, the Bristol Mayoral Commission on Race Equality (CoRE) can play a critical role in furthering race equality in Bristol.
Today, the current awareness of the impact of Covid-19 on Black and Minoritised communities, the global reaction to the murder of George Floyd, and the toppling of the statue of Colston provides a context in which recognition of racial injustice is at its highest for many years. It is against this background that CoRE must provide leadership in addressing structural and systemic racism.
“Together with city leaders across our local black and minority communities the commission has worked hard to address issues of racial disparities and inequalities in the city”
- Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees
Objectives of the Commission
The objectives of the Race Equality Commission are to;
Operate at the heart of Bristol's communities and institutions to advance and prioritise race equality to achieve an inclusive, cohesive, thriving and representative city.
Influence City, sub-regional and regional leaders which have significant influence on Bristol, particularly in the development of policy and strategy practices and the allocation of resources.
Uphold the Bristol Race Equality manifesto objectives in providing challenge to public, private or voluntary sector organisations through scrutiny processes and profiles.
Report on progress on race equality and the general impact of inequality and discrimination on the Black and Minoritised communities of Bristol.
