Anthony Walker Foundation
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Charity established by Anthony’s family after his tragic death in a racist attack in 2005. Education & support services to tackle racism, hate & discrimination
Liverpool
Joined December 2010
At the Foundation, we celebrate Anthony Walker in all we do. In 1/3 videos being posted this week to commemorate Anthony's life, you can hear Dr Gee Walker and sister Dominique candidly speak about their son and brother. Anthony Walker, the best of us❤️
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Spreading Hope and Opportunity: A Call to Action. In the wake of the civil unrest we saw in our country in August, our communities came together in solidarity, proving that even in the darkest times, there is a powerful force for good. We have the chance to build on that legacy
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Spreading Hope and Opportunity: A Call to Action. In the wake of the civil unrest we saw in our country in August, our communities came together in solidarity, proving that even in the darkest times, there is a powerful force for good. We have the chance to build on that legacy
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We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Paul Stephenson OBE. Dr Stephenson was a trailblazer, who fought for racial justice and led the Bristol Bus Boycott, a historic event which is discussed in our anti-racism training modules. May he rest in peace.
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The Anthony Walker Foundation is committed to making a difference, to challenge prejudice, discrimination, inequality, and to promote peace, harmony, and integrity. Following the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba, we yet again reach out to Sir Mark Rowley to demonstrate brave
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Congratulations to @MerseysidePolice for your @NBPAUK Police Force of the Year award which honours all the work you have done so far, and your ongoing journey to become an anti-racist force. The Anthony Walker Foundation is absolutely delighted to be working in partnership with
My huge thanks to everyone who has been involved in driving this work both internally & externally including of work with @awf_liverpool and all the stakeholders who support with our race action plan board, IAG members & scrutiny panel members.
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This month, we celebrate Black history, contributions, and achievements. While we honour these legacies, it's crucial to remember why Black history must be highlighted. For centuries, Black stories were erased, misrepresented, or silenced. That’s why this year’s Black History
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Shared for @CanSurviveUK OPPORTUNITY: Prostate Cancer Workshop Are you a Black African or Black Caribbean male: - Diagnosed with prostate cancer; - Have a family history of prostate cancer; - Concerned about prostate cancer? Then we need you! We are seeking 8 Black Men to take
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Dr. Gee Walker Honoured with Life-Size Sculpture on National Cycle Network Route in Liverpool We, at The Anthony Walker Foundation, alongside Dr. Gee Walker, are deeply humbled by the unveiling of this remarkable sculpture. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Sutrans North for
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Yesterday our CEO Kaushik Mistry, attended the #LabourPartyConference for the fringe event organised by the @NCVO, "From firefighting to fireproofing: A new era for charities and government." The objective of the event was exploring how the new labour government can work with
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@LBFEW @matthyde @TrussellUK @sarahvibert82 @RefugeCharity @ProBonoEcon @NicoleSykes_ @awf_liverpool “We’re an anti racism charity. For us the last two months have been horrific. “Our support referrals went up 300% but our funding didn’t. All the big hospitals asked us to support their staff, but there was no money for it.” - Kaushik Mistry @awf_liverpool
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@LBFEW @matthyde @TrussellUK @sarahvibert82 @RefugeCharity @ProBonoEcon @NicoleSykes_ @awf_liverpool “Root causes is key. From the white supremacists who rioted and those that joined in, to those who decide funding. Conscious decisions are made. “It’s a popular saying there is no money, but there is. The whole process from tender to delivery needs review.” Kaushik Mistry AWF
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Sir Mark Rowley, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss how the Anthony Walker Foundation can support the Met’s action in reviewing and delivering the Police Race Action Plan and ensuring that The Met is committed to becoming an actively anti-racist organisation that can be
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We are working with Merseyside Police delivering on the most comprehensive engagement with the Police Race Action Plan in the UK, so we urge the Metropolitan Police to get in touch. As the Chief Constable of Merseyside Police said "I aim to build a police service that earns the
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The Anthony Walker Foundation’s Race Hate Crime Victim Support Team would like to reach out to Reece Richards to offer our support. Reece was attacked, pepper-sprayed, and handcuffed by the very people he was trying to assist … Metropolitan Police Officers.
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Exciting news for primary school students! @MerseyPolice competition has been extended until the end of September, giving you more time to design your 'Unsung Hero" poster to win a trip to @LFC and @Everton stadiums.
Merseyside Police are running their Black History Month competition again this year and are inviting all primary schools across Merseyside to take part! 🎨 🖌️ The competition aims to encourage everyone to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture
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Liverpool! Join us on the @LplLoopLine on Saturday 14 September to celebrate the unveiling of a new portrait bench honouring your local heroes, Dr Gee Walker and Anne Williams. 11:30 - 1300 including a free led ride! Click for more info: https://t.co/ENgUAcsjJ6
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Congratulations to BBC North West Tonight @BBCNWT on your 40th birthday! Thank you for including this interview clip with our matriarch, Gee Walker, in your birthday archive segment. The Anthony Walker Foundation was established in Anthony’s memory and as his legacy – to promote
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Reminder! This amazing Black History Month competition for Merseyside primary school children closes on Friday 13th September. The prize is a trip to both Liverpool and Everton football grounds. Please share the details below with anyone who may be interested.
Merseyside Police are running their Black History Month competition again this year and are inviting all primary schools across Merseyside to take part! 🎨 🖌️ The competition aims to encourage everyone to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture
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What does International Slavery Remembrance Day mean to you? There are many reasons why this day is special to us at the AWF. It’s the day designated by UNESCO to serve as a reminder that enslaved Africans were the driving force behind their own liberation. It’s special because
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We've seen a staggering 300% increase in referrals to our hate crime victim support team. We're committed to supporting everyone and are working tirelessly to assist victims. As a nonprofit organisation, we rely on donations and community support to continue our mission. We’re
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