Voices of the Underrepresented
Young Black men face some of the highest unemployment rates in London – a shocking 33 per cent compared to 15 per cent for young white men.
This research, conducted by the Runnymede Trust, the UK’s leading independent race-equality think-tank, was commissioned by the GLA's Workforce Integration Network. It uniquely centres the voices of young Black men throughout and focuses on their experiences in the technology and construction industries to highlight sector-specific barriers. It draws out key connections between their experiences and the role of employers in increasing representation and inclusion of young black men.
Whilst the report focuses on the role of employers, its findings are important and can inform action for many others including families, schools, policymakers and civil society.
Inclusive employers toolkit
The report sits complimentary to the inclusive employers toolkit, a step by step guide supporting employers to take action on representation and inclusion of young Black men.
Watch the experiences of young black men
We've captured the experiences of young Black men shared in the report in the below video.
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