Race Equality: How Far Have We Really Come?

On 26 January the Alleyn’s community was fortunate to hear writer, speaker and broadcaster, Chine McDonald exploring the themes from her book God Is Not a White Man: And Other Revelations.

During the annual Alleyn’s Chaplaincy Lecture, which is part of the Ideas@Alleyn’s series and open to the whole Alleyn’s community, including members of the Southwark Schools Learning Partnership (SSLP), Chine explored racial justice within different sectors of society - from faith communities to the media to the classroom, and asked the pertinent question: How far have we really come on issues of equality?

Speaking about the lecture, Assistant Head (Director of Studies), Aidan Sproat-Clements, said:

"We were so lucky to be able to welcome Chine, author of God is Not a White Man, to speak to us last night. She gave us a profound insight into some of the issues continuing to surround race, diversity and inequality in education and did so both by sharing her own experiences and the wealth of her expertise and research."

Head, Jane Lunnon, added:

“It was such a privilege to hear from Chine McDonald last night at the Alleyn’s annual Chaplaincy Lecture. A remarkable woman telling her story with generosity and dignity. I can’t wait to read the book!”

Chine is Director of religion and society think tank, Theos. She was previously Head of Community Fundraising and Public Engagement at Christian Aid. She has more than 16 years’ experience in journalism, media and communications across faith, media and international development organisations. She is vice–chair of Greenbelt Festival and a trustee of Christians in Media. Chine studied Theology and Religious Studies at Cambridge University.