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Whether you are an employer, employee or parent, learn about the social and systemic racism that exists in our society and educate others around you. As individuals it is our own duty to educate ourselves, our children and our organisations – do not expect BAME people to educate you or recount their experiences of racism for you. Parents need to talk to their children about racism and why it is wrong. Always remember that your children are influenced by what they hear at home – if you use inappropriate or racist language they will repeat this and grow up with this belief.

We have to talk openly about racism and admit that it is rife in our society – if we stay silent we allow it to continue. So always challenge racism – wherever you see it – at work, at home, at school or in your social life, however uncomfortable it makes you feel. And always support others who speak out against racism. Remember that language is a powerful tool – it structures and reinforces beliefs and prejudices, so stop using inappropriate language and terminology and always challenge others if you hear them using this.

Our own prejudices and bias’s fuel discrimination, which is an increasing problem with the majority of our discrimination and hate crime cases which come from employees experiencing this is the workplace. So reflect on your own attitudes, beliefs and behaviours – no one is born racist – racism is learnt from the racism and stereotypes that are all around us.