POSTPONED
Unfortunately the event with Al Sharpton that was due to take place on 30th July is postponed and will now take place after the September trial of the officers accused of George Floyd’s murder. We will update with details as soon as we have them. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
US/UK #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter – Opposing Racism Today
The brutal murder of George Floyd by US state officials has sparked a global wave of demonstrations calling for justice both for George Floyd and the millions affected by racism.
This meeting will hear from anti-racist and civil rights figures from both sides of the Atlantic, including Rev Al Sharpton, who has played a leading role in the Floyd family’s fight for justice, on what we can do to build pressure.
As well as challenging racist policing, the meeting will also discuss how this movement can win gains on institutional racism in work, housing, education, and the massively disproportionate affect COVID-19 is having on Black communities.
Rev. Al Sharpton is a prominent supporter of justice campaigns of families of those that died in police custody or police contact in the USA, that formed the catalyst of the Black Lives Matter movement including George Floyd, Michael Brown and Freddie Gray. He is founder of the National Action Network and a radio and television talk show host.
Former Shadow Home Secretary and prominent anti-racist campaigner, President of British based campaign Stand up to Racism, Diane Abbott MP will be joining Rev. Al Sharpton, along with a host of figures from the US & UK anti-racist movements.