We are committed to working collectively to create an Anti-racist Birmingham & West Midlands
The Birmingham Race Impact Group (BRIG) represents a new name for familiar faces—a consortium of activists and academics who have worked tirelessly to promote racial justice in Birmingham.
Formed in response to the stark inequalities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the transformative momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement, BRIG is committed to driving ambitious approaches to fighting racism. By rethinking how we view national and local histories, BRIG aim to resource the next generation of activists and document—for the first time—the successes of Black, Asian, and Global majority campaigners in Birmingham over the last 80 years.
On Wednesday, 30 October, BRIG hosted its bi-annual summit, “What’s Changed?”, marking a historic day in the journey toward an Anti-Racist Birmingham and West Midlands. Leaders from every sector—city, regional, civic, public, education, private, faith, cultural, community, and voluntary—came together in a powerful show of unity.
The event’s highlight was the signing of a landmark pledge, committing these sectors to build a future rooted in equality and anti-racism for the city and region. This bold step forward signals a turning point in the fight for justice, inclusion, and systemic change.
BRIG continues to lead the way, bringing Birmingham’s best practices together to empower the next wave of activists and create lasting impact.
Leaders from every sector across came together to sign a groundbreaking pledge, committing to making Birmingham and the West Midlands a truly anti-racist city and region.
upcoming events
8 MAY
BRIG CAFE AT THE WAREHOUSE
17 MAY
New Street Station, Birmingham
STAND UP TO RACISM PUBLIC MEETING
📣 Public Meeting
From Cable Street to New Street
CONFRONTING FASCISM THEN AND NOW
Come and hear from anti-racist groups, trade unionists, and community organisers. Let’s learn from past struggles and plan to mobilise against the Britain First march.
Thursday 8 May, 7pm
BRIG Café at The Warehouse, 54–57 Allison Street, B5 5TH
Be part of building a united front against racism and fascism.
RSVP here.
sTOP FASCISTS BRITAIN FIRST RALLY
No to Racism. No to Fascism. No to Britain First.
Britain First is a racist, fascist, and homophobic hate group. Their leader is a convicted race-hate criminal. Their activists oppose Black Lives Matter, celebrate police violence, and claim “English blood is white.” Their goal is to divide us, scapegoat Muslims and people of colour, and create a Britain where only the privileged feel they belong. On May 17th, they plan to march through Birmingham, calling it a “March for Remigration” — code for mass deportation. They say “Britishness” but mean exclusion. They say “belonging” but mean erasure.
But Birmingham has always been built by working-class people of all backgrounds. The city’s crisis — poverty, cuts, collapsing services — is not caused by migrants, but by a rigged system and years of austerity. Fascists like Britain First want to turn our frustration into hate. But we won’t fall for divide and rule.
Join us on Sat 17 May at 11am at New Street Station
RSVP here.
APRIL Newsletter
Exciting Updates from BRIG!
Dive into BRIG’s latest newsletter for these stories and more as we work together to create a truly inclusive and equitable Birmingham!
