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Why We Do Black History Month Differently (And You Should Too)

layered image of newspaper clippings, ripped notebook, cardboard and paper. On the left a photo of Carter G. Woodson and on the right Akyaaba Addai-Sebo

Layered image of newspaper clippings, ripped notebook, cardboard and picture. Photo of Carter G Woodson on the left and on the right Akyaaba Addai-Sebo

Explanation of why Spark & Co. are celebrating Black History Month differently and advice on how you can too.

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Why We Don't Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month as Encapsulated by 5 Quotes From The Good Immigrant

white background, with black stars going across the middle, centre-aligned heading reads in black 'The Good Immigrant', below the stars sits orange text reading 'Edited by Nikesh Shukla', on either side of the text are two illustrations of doctors, one the right hand side a South Asian doctor is holding up an image of an X-ray, on the left-handside a nurse in blue scrubs is putting on their green medical gloves

beige background, black starts in the middle going across the image, black heading centre-aligned reads 'The Good Immigrant', below this sits orange text reading edited by Nikesh Shukla, on either side sit illustrations of a doctor holding an x-ray image and on the other a nurse in blue scrubs putting on their green gloves

We believe that it's important to recognise the roots of a movement, especially when it involves communities who are experiencing marginalisation.

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One Year On

A look at our story, impact, and what's on the horizon for Spark & Co.

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Tackling the Digital Divide with Bloody Good Period

For many people experiencing digital exclusion, the inequalities are deepened. We’re excited to announce our partnership with Bloody Good Period as part of our Tackling Digital Exclusion Programme.

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Four Letters Can't Define 8.1 Million Lives

8.1 million people in the UK, or 13% of the population, are currently defined by this term. We don’t believe it is possible to recognise the humanity, the complexity, the experiences and identities of 8.1 million lives with a four letter acronym.

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Tackling Digital Exclusion During Covid-19 in Manchester

We delivered an outreach programme to tackle digital exclusion and provide racialised people and communities in Manchester with accurate information in order to make informed decisions during the pandemic.

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Tackling Digital Exclusion With Savera UK

Spark & Co. was able to support Savera UK's clients and their families with access to smartphones and data.

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Tackling Digital Exclusion in Wales With the Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team

In this post, we explore the work and impact of our Tackling Digital Exclusion programme in Wales.

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2020: The Year We Took A Stand

As 2020 draws to an end, our small - but mighty! - team of three at Spark & Co. look back at how far we’ve come and what the future holds.

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A Year in Outreach and Support Work with Spark & Co.

An open door with a solar system flowing through it.

Our Offline and Outreach Manager, Jessica Elouahbi Mallard, reflects on the last year at Spark & Co. and how we've reached racialised communities who are digitally excluded.

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An Extensive Guide on How to Support Palestine.

Resources in the form of open letters, petitions, letters to your MP, information about protests, articles, films, books, newsreels and prominent figures to help you take action for the calls for a peaceful resolution in Historic Palestine and Gaza.

Orange background. Illustration of a watermelon in the centre with a blue river running through it. At the edge of it are fists in the air holding Palestinian flags.

Orange background. Watermelon in the centre with a river running through it. Fists holding Palestinian flags at the top.

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We Stand with all Those Fighting for Peace

Our statement on the State of Israel's attack on the people of Gaza.

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Three Years On From George Floyd: How We Honour His Legacy

George Floyd didn’t sign up to be a martyr. He was forced into that position when Chauvin chose to murder him, and a bystander caught it on camera. This is a crucial distinction when establishing how we honour him.