Diversify. June Sarpong
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‘In this engaging and informative book, June Sarpong examines the research behind diversity and discrimination while grounding them in personal narratives, highlighting our common humanity.’
Kofi Annan
‘As a survivor of Auschwitz, I sadly lost my father and brother to the brutality of the Holocaust. As a child I unfortunately witnessed first-hand how quickly diverse cities can be hijacked by dangerous demagogues and unravel in the process.
‘My experiences during the Holocaust have led me on a lifetime mission to promote the benefits of diversity by travelling the world, bringing people from diverse backgrounds together, telling my story and that of my stepsister Anne Frank, and why civil society must do all it can to protect and celebrate our diversity.
‘Diversify lays out a practical framework about how we best achieve this and helps us take the first steps on the journey to tolerance.’
Eva Schloss
JUNE SARPONG MBE is one of the most recognizable faces of British television. A media phenomenon, she has interviewed hundreds of people, from politicians to celebrities and members of the public.
In addition to twenty years of television work, June has hosted a wealth of events, including Make Poverty History in London’s Trafalgar Square and Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebrations alongside Will Smith in London’s Hyde Park.
June has worked extensively with HRH Prince Charles for ten years as an ambassador for his charity the Prince’s Trust. She is the co-founder of WIE UK (Women: Inspiration & Enterprise) and, in 2007, was awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting and charity.
A former board member of Stronger IN, the official campaign to keep Britain in the EU, June is now a board member of the pro-EU think-tank Open Britain.
She is co-host of The Pledge, Sky News’ flagship weekly political discussion show.
To Sammy – love you to the moon and back.
See you next lifetime
Contents
Introduction – The ‘Other’ Side of the Story
Chapter 1: Colour Is Only Skin Deep
Chapter 2: Brown Is the New Black
The First Degree of Integration: Challenge Your Ism
Chapter 3: In the World
The Other Way
The Second Degree of Integration: Check Your Circle
Part 3 – The Other Class
The Old Way
Chapter 1: Poverty
Chapter 2: Power
Chapter 3: Opportunity
The Other Way
The Third Degree of Integration: Connect with the Other
Part 4 – The Other Body
The Old Way
Chapter 1: Pigeonholing
Chapter 2: Invisibility
Chapter 3: The Lost Workforce
The Other Way
The Fourth Degree of Integration: Change Your Mind
Part 5 – The Other Sex
The Old Way
Chapter 1: Old Views
Chapter 2: New Opportunities
Chapter 3: The Cost of the Closet
The Other Way
The Fifth Degree of Integration: Celebrate Difference
Part 6 – The Other Age
The Old Way
Chapter 1: Generation Y
Chapter 2: Agents of Change
Chapter 3: Intergenerational Living
The Other Way
The Sixth Degree of Integration: Champion the Cause
Part 7 – The Other View
The Old Way
Chapter 1: The Argument for Debate
Chapter 2: Burst the Bubble
Chapter 3: Doing the Interfaith Work
The Other Way
Part 8 – The Other Way in Action
Chapter 1: FAQs
Chapter 2: The Three Ps – Personal, Private, and Public
Chapter 3: A Timeline of Progress