Decision Maker: Ward Member for Hythe (3)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Black History Month - A diverse group of people coming together to celebrate Black History Month and Black men in honour of our founding member Arike who passed away in June 2020.
The grant is specifically for:
Rooted in Flavour… An African-Asian Diaspora Story and
Budget for the recording of a plant-based culinary workshops footage
To provide funding of £350 to the above project.
Reason for decision:
Origins know that explicit racism was once legal and practised openly just a few
decades ago: Discrimination in work, a place to live or access to education. Outlawing
racial discrimination has helped. But it continues for black communities as an
experience for people and in Folkestone Kent and throughout the UK. We feel that
there is a need to work in partnership with the statutory and voluntary sectors in
Folkestone to make a positive difference in Kent. The Black community is underrepresented
in Folkestone, and for those who call Folkestone their home, there has
been an interlocking of racism and mental health oppression. To provide services
fairly, we want to promote equality, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief in
line with the Human Rights Act. Origins group would like audiences to experience a
greater awareness of the accomplishments Folkestone; a sense of pride in our
collective multicultural history; and celebrate the diverse tapestry of cultures and
ethnicities that form our national identity.
Publication date: 13/10/2020
Date of decision: 16/09/2020
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