Muslim's Don’t Matter

Muslim's Don’t Matter

Join us for a special Birmingham Voices event featuring an insightful conversation between Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, author of "Muslims Don't Matter" and Darshna Soni, Channel 4 News Broadcast Journalist.

For too many, Muslims Don’t Matter.

Britain’s first Muslim Cabinet minister, campaigner, and podcaster Baroness Warsi joins us to discuss her important new book Muslims Don’t Matter. She recently resigned the Conservative whip, citing the party had moved too far to the right.

With Muslims, terrified by the riots, seriously considering whether Britain should still be their home, Baroness Warsi unapologetically challenges the corrosive consensus and urges us to change course, to unite and dismantle this toxic bigotry.

Three grandfathers killed on the streets of England in three separate incidents by three different men. Each targeted simply for being Muslim – each attack a consequence of the insidious rise in Islamophobia in Britain.

From the far-right violence that broke out in the summer of 2024 to the hatred directed at Muslims in public life during the Gaza conflict, anti-Muslim racism is dangerously out-of-control. Fed by a network of media outlets, think tanks, commentators, and even the entertainment industry, Islamophobia not only passes the dinner table test but is also Britain’s bigotry blind spot.

This thought-provoking discussion will dive into Baroness Warsi's exploration of Islamophobia and pressing issues at the crossroads of equality, diversity, inclusion, and policy. Centered on the experiences of underrepresented communities in the UK, the conversation will provide a nuanced perspective on the challenges they face.

This event is a unique opportunity for EDI experts, the public, private, the voluntary sector and policy spaces to gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of Islamophobia and discover actionable approaches to addressing these issues.

Join us for an evening of meaningful dialogue and fresh insights, where you can connect with like-minded individuals, share perspectives, and contribute to fostering inclusive communities and positive change.

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