Thursday, 25 September, 16:00 – 17:00 BST

In an age of escalating culture wars and political polarisation, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI/DEI) efforts face increasing backlash. Join us for a crucial discussion on responding to this resistance and sustaining momentum for transformative, inclusive change. Our panel of leading scholars, authors and practitioners will explore the roots of the backlash and share practical insights to remain engaged, resilient, and effective in advancing racial equity.

All registered attendees will receive a recording of the webinar and a 50% discount on all Bristol University Press and Policy Press books.

The title will be released on October 21, 2025

Anti-racist movements have continued to grow worldwide after the death of George Floyd in 2020. Following the BLM protests, many promises were made to deal with the impact of structural discrimination. While this led to more talk than action, there has also been meaningful change, some of which has gone under the radar. The US media focused primarily on the backlash that resulted in book bans and laws against having DEI offices in universities.

In contrast, this book, a follow-up to Terri Givens’ best-selling book Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides, highlights the promises which were delivered. It focuses on hope and taking action and creating a positive environment including the use of the radical empathy approach to empower ongoing change.