RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION
It is illegal to discriminate (directly or indirectly) against people because of their race, colour, religion, nationality, national or ethnic origin. Direct discrimination is any less favourable treatment because of a person's race etc. Indirect discrimination is where an unjustified rule is applied, for example to a job, that makes it more difficult for one group to comply than another.
If you have been unfairly treated or harassed because of your race in anything to do with e.g. jobs, training, education, housing, the police, or services (shops, pubs, clubs etc.), then you can contact th ACAS helpline (in employment matters), Castlegate, CAB or the Commission for Racial Equality.
Check out the black information link website about subjects relevant to black communities.
York Racial Equality Network provides mutual support to people experiencing racial harassment, victimisation or isolation. They also promote awareness of the needs of ethnic minority people in the York area, and provide information and resource, and consultation opportunities.
York Travellers Trust offer support and information to travellers in York.
There is a Connexions PA for young traveller and BME people based at the Traveller Education Support Services (TESS), Ruth Robson. She works with young people 14-19 to help them stay in or access education, training or employment. She also works with people who are black or from ethnic minorities, particularly new arrivals who's first language is not English.
The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) is a charity in Leeds which provides representation and advice in immigration and asylum law, and is free to people who are eligible. The service is confidential and independent from the government.