Who we are
Unite the People is a major new city-wide initiative bringing Birmingham and the West Midland’s diverse communities together through education, culture, and activism. The movement aims to build long-term unity and challenge racism through democratic, inclusive, and creative collaboration.
Our vision is simple but powerful: a city where diversity is not feared but valued and where there is no place for hate or racism. We believe diversity is a strength that enriches everyone and we celebrate our multi-cultural and multi-faith region.
What We Do
Throughout the year, we meet on Mondays every fortnight at the BRIG Café from 7-9pm to hear well-known speakers, and work together on different events. Our events create spaces where people from different backgrounds can meet, share, and connect. Join the mailing list for details.
Our Youth Group is creating a network for young creatives, activists and students. Find them on Instagram.
In September 2026, we will host our first annual festival, bringing together artists from a wide range of cultural heritage and artistic genres. The festival will showcase Birmingham’s rich creative talent and show the power of culture to unite communities. From 2027 onwards the festival will be on the closest weekend to May Day - the internationally recognised day of solidarity and celebration of the labour movement and workers’ many achievements.
Say no to racism and hate, and yes to solidarity, respect, and unity. Join Unite the People at our meetings, events, and activities. Get involved, share your voice, and help us build a city we can be even more proud of—together.
Our Founders and Partners
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Birmingham Race Impact Group
The Birmingham Race Impact Group (BRIG) is helping to create an anti-racist city. This means working together to recognise the contribution all communities make to Birmingham’s heritage, culture, economy and shared future.
It also means challenging racism and division. Many people face real social and economic hardship, but blaming communities based on race or religion only deepens harm and injustice.
BRIG is proud to be a founder member of Unite the People. By strengthening communities and standing together, we can oppose racism and hatred and build a fairer city for all. BRIG’s vision is a City Beyond Racism.
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Stand Up To Racism Birmingham
Stand Up to Racism Birmingham is a branch of the national organisation. We have organised in Birmingham for more than ten years around many issues to oppose racism, Islamophobia and fascism. SUTR is a broad organisation encompassing activists from a wide range of groups, trade unions and campaigns. We support national initiatives and campaigns in addition to work on issues in Birmingham and across the Midlands. We support the Unite the People project to organise large anti-racist cultural festival to show that Birmingham is a proud, successful multicultural city. We call on all groups and activists to support the project and make UTP a huge success.
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Kings Heath United Against Racism
Kings Heath United Against Racism (KHUAR) is a grassroots, volunteer-led campaign. It was formed as a response to the horrific racist attack on an elderly Muslim man returning home from his Mosque in 2023. Out of this act of hate, the local community came together as KHUAR. Neighbours, activists, artists, musicians, and local venues organised a Unity Weekender of music, art, and spoken word. We use creativity and collective action to challenge the narrative of hate, racism and Islamophobia. Today, KHUAR campaigns and collaborates on projects against racism and injustice, while creating welcoming spaces rooted in solidarity. They host regular events, including “Kalab Lounge – No Place For Hate”, a monthly live music night at Fletchers bar in Kings Heath.
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Brum Together
We are proud to live in Birmingham, a city built by many cultures, stories and traditions. Our diversity is our strength, and that’s what makes this place home.
There is nothing wrong with people flying a national flag from their home. But when flags appear across our streets in a coordinated campaign, we should ask: is this about shared pride, or something more divisive?
True pride is inclusive. The best way to show love for Birmingham is not through one symbol alone, but through celebrating everyone who calls this city home.
Sign the statement today!
