Earlier this month, members of the SoR came together for a practical, hopeful conversation about equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging for Black History Month.
The panel and live Q&A, titled Standing Firm in Power and Pride, was hosted by the SoR’s equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) consultant, Rubi Gubara-Sannie.
Listeners were privy to a comprehensive discussion on breaking barriers and driving real system change, sponsorship beyond mentoring, busting myths of ‘readiness’, and how to embed anti-racism in daily practice.
Strength, resilience and leadership
The theme of this year’s Black History Month is about recognising strength, resilience and leadership while being honest about the barriers that remain, and what needs to change.
Rubi said: “The radiography registration base is pretty diverse, but when you compare that to representation within healthcare, there’s a difference. Why are we not getting ethnically diverse radiographers in the most senior positions?”
She was joined by a panel of experts including Kirsty Verrier, administrative assistant for equality & training at NASUWT, the Teachers’ Union; Kudsia Batool, director of equality, international and governance at the Trades Union Congress; Ali Haydor, GMB activist, branch secretary (southern region), chair of the GMB National Committee (Uber), national rep (Taxi & Private Hire) and branch race officer; and Michelle Codrington-Rogers, anti-racism policy lead at the Trades Union Congress.
Standing firm in power and pride
Attendees to the webinar were also treated to shared stories and perspectives on how to sustain momentum through reflection, recognition, and connection.
The Society of Radiographers is proud to celebrate Black History Month, and looks forward to exploring this year's theme Standing Firm in Power and Pride.
This webinar is available now in the On Demand section of the SoR website.
Find more Black History Month resources, stories and events also on the SoR website here.
(Image: Photo via the SoR)