“Brick Wall After Brick Wall” The lived realities and concerns of Black communities in the UK
Published on 18 February, 2026.
In order to capture the diverse voices within the Black communities in the UK, the ClearView Research team decided to take a co-creation centred approach and use research methods involving community research and discussion groups based on participatory methods. Firstly, we conducted a rapid literature review to gather insights and shape our research questions. For the community research element, we trained a diverse group of six participants in our Peer Research education programme that focuses on research and engagement in the community. The community researchers then designed their research questions and research method with the support of the ClearView Research team. The community researchers designed methods based on online discussions and semistructured interviews, as well as creative methods, such as drawing in responses to questions around what race or racism means to individuals. In addition to this, the ClearView Research team conducted four online exploration labs (i.e., participatory group discussions), engaging 40 people from the Black community across the UK exploring education, criminal justice, health, housing, cultural awareness, and equality of opportunity in the workplace.