Brixton protest over George Floyd and huge number of BAME Convid-19 deaths

A massive wave of anger has erupted across the US and beyond, at the murder of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis.

On Wednesday 3 June at 6pm Stand Up To Racism’s South London branch is calling on people to “take the knee” in Windrush Square, Brixton, as part of a UK wide day of action in solidarity with the #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter movement.

It will also to highlight the disproportionate Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities (BAME) deaths in the Covid-19 crisis in the UK.

BAME communities are also disproportionately impacted by the rapid economic contraction, as well as police brutality which is not unique to the US.

Campaigners cited the recent tasering by police of Desmond Ziggy Mombeyarara in Greater Manchester as an incident which should be investigated.

BAME communities are also 54 per cent more likely to be fined under coronavirus rules.

The UK has one of the worst death tolls in the world. Around 34 per cent of those who have died are from the BAME community. According to the Financial Times (FT) cautious estimate, 64,500 people have died, much higher than the government’s figure. That means around 21,000 people from BAME communities have died in the last 10 weeks. Diane Abbot MP and Stand Up To Racism are calling for an independent public inquiry into disproportionate BAME deaths – bit.ly/sutrstatement

This will be a strictly socially distanced event. People wishing to participate are asked to contact the group so that we can ensure maximum safety.