Using the case of Harry Nowak, this article explores how racism operates as distraction in public discourse. It challenges media framing, political rhetoric and popular reactions, arguing for greater racial literacy and a clearer focus on truth, accountability and the lived consequences of racialised narratives.

Lots of organisations created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in the form of working groups, steering groups and committees at the start of their EDI journey. These groups are around 3-5 years old now, and we are often approached by clients wanting to know how best to use them after the first throws of their EDI commitment.