Tag: black lives matter
WOMEN TO WATCH: Kassandra Lauren Gordon
Jeweller took the bull by the horns last year with a frank open letter in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, almost single-handedly holding the UK jewellery industry to account over its problems with racism
VIDEO: What are black jewellers’ experiences of working in the industry?
Over half of black jewellers claim to have experienced racism at some point and 4 in 10 say it has impacted their mental health, a new survey has revealed
Kassandra Lauren Gordon Fund aids 21 black jewellers with £1k business grants
The Kassandra Lauren Gordon Fund has granted £1,000 to 21 black jewellers in the hope that the money can both support business growth and...
NAJ takes further steps to address equality in the jewellery industry
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has issued an update on a statement it made at the end of June regarding the death of...
What can the industry do to support black jewellers?
Hatton Garden jeweller says the industry is not welcoming to black people but believes there are practical steps that could be taken to increase inclusivity.
Astrid & Miyu launches free mentorship scheme for black-owned businesses and students
The owner of British jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu is launching two separate mentorship programmes to help six young black founders navigate through the...