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We stand together as a social civil rights movement in solidarity in the UK and across the globe to change the world. We kneel together for peace and unity asserting Black Lives Matter, and that Black people are treated as humanely and fairly as White people. It is a human right to receive racial equality, social and criminal justice in the societies where we live, and to receive parity as full citizens of the country and as a nation.
We are apolitcal - Meaning this is a non-political, non-partisan, non-violence platform. Some content published on this website may have limited political content by the very nature of a state governed country, and system of democracy.
We operate in a humanitarian capacity and concern first and foremost. We believe racism transcends politics and endeavour to avoid distractions that attempt to get in the way of dismantling racist systems and harm that racism causes right across and around the world.
We are are not operating in any political capacity. We are not a member of or connected with any political party nor are we staging a political campaign.
Racial equality and social justice are the main goals of the Black Lives Matter Movement.
BLACK LIVES MATTER.
Disclaimer: To avoid confusion and for definite clarity – WE, BLACKLIVESMATTER.UK are NOT affiliated or associated with BLM US, CANDADA, UK chapters, the political organisation operating and registered as the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc, neither are we affiliated or associated with @ukblm the political collective and BLM chapter affiliated with BLM US and registered in the UK under the name of the Black Liberation Movement UK. Neither are we operating politically and or affiliated with any political parties or groups here in the UK or abroad. We are along with many others fighting for equality and justice in the Black Lives Matter Movement, the cause and movement for racial equality, equity, social and criminal justice for Black Lives to Matter to exist equally in all these areas that white people are privileged and already enjoy.
Racism in the UK Labour Market 2022
TUC Changing the world of work for good
EXECUTED: No firearm found on Chris Kaba shot dead by police in London - (IOPC) Homicide investigation launched.
JUSTICE FOR CHRIS KABA CAMPAIGN.
DEMANDS
NUMBER 1: ACHIEVED
The IOPC must launch a homicide investigation into Chris'deathfrom the outset.
NUMBER 2: ACHIEVED
The Metropolitan Police must suspend the officer responsible for shooting Chris.
NUMBER 3:
The IOPC must release the body-worn camerafootageof the incident to Chris'family.
NUMBER 4:
The IOPC mustsharea timeline for the investigation with Chris' family.
Anger against racist police violence swells in the UK after killing of Chris Kaba
1,833 people have died in police custody or following police contact in the UK since 1990. The recent killing of Chris Kaba has led to renewed calls for justice as Black people continue to be disproportionately targeted by police violence...READ MORE
September 27, 2022 by Tanupriya Singh
Streatham Hill shooting: 7 unanswered questions as police killing of Chris Kaba investigated
The police are yet to answer a number of questions after armed officers killed dad-to-be Chris Kaba in Streatham last night. Mr Kaba was shot by police who had been following a "suspect" vehicle, which was then stopped following "tactical contact" at 9.51pm, Monday, (September 5), in Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill. His family are demanding answers from the Metropolitan Police.
MyLondon put seven questions to the police about the events surrounding the shooting of Mr Kaba. The Met did not provide a response to the questions, but referred MyLondon to the IOPC. Among these questions were inquiries as to why a non-lethal weapon wasn't used by armed officers and if Mr Kaba had been asked to exit the vehicle before he was shot.
Police have confirmed that a specialist firearms officer shot Mr Kaba, however police have not said why a firearm was used or said whether Mr Kaba was thought to have had a weapon. Chris Kaba's cousin, Jefferson Bosela, 27, a secondary teacher working in Croydon, shared multiple questions surrounding the death of his family member.
READ MORE: First pictures from MyLondon, the scene after yet another Black a man was shot dead by police
Incident and case under independent investigation.
IOPC
Referred to Independent Office for Police Conduct.
8th September 2022
JUSTICE 4 CHRIS
Deborah Coles, Director of INQUEST, said:“When the police kill, they must be held accountable to the rule of law. INQUEST fully supports the family’s call for this to be a criminal investigation from the outset. It is essential that fatal use of force by police is examined with this high level of scrutiny.
There is rightly anger and frustration at yet another Black man whose life has been cut short after the use of lethal force by police. Too often we see misinformation and demonisation of those who die. We hope this is not repeated here, as family and friends mourn the loss of a loved one.”
At Downing Street now to demand #JusticeForChrisKaba #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/3ncXmw1IOT
— Stand Up To Racism (@AntiRacismDay) September 10, 2022
INQUEST Data on fatal police shootings
INQUEST Data on deaths in police custody and contact
Home Office Data on police use of force
UK POLICE DOMESTIC TERRORIST
@metpoliceuk seen as domestic terrorist in pursuit in instilling terror by committing terrorist acts, brutality including against minor and even murder, homicides against Black British citizens. They thrive of racial targeting, harassment, controlling, coercive, threatening, dehumanising, degrading, violent acts, known to include invasive strip search, sexual violence. - See thread...
We will make progress and we will sort this out - Sir Mark Rowley on @BBCNewsnight #racism pic.twitter.com/IDk7l072wH
— Sima Kotecha (@sima_kotecha) October 6, 2022
What a juxtaposition, albeit little change in UK history; Today 10 Sep ‘22 proclamation of new King Charles III, St James Palace with cries “God save the King”, while simultaneously Black people & allies convene 20 mins down road STILL crying… #JusticeForChrisKaba @metpoliceuk pic.twitter.com/gMmP7T0ou0
— BLACK KIDS MATTER 🐦 (@BLMKidsUK) September 10, 2022
…STILL crying for justice. Black people and allies will NEVER stop fighting for justice and while many white families will teach their kids about proclamation of new King III, we will teach our kids, truth, the horrible history taking place on same day too. #JusticeForChrisKaba
— BLACK KIDS MATTER 🐦 (@BLMKidsUK) September 10, 2022
DENY DENY DENY
MET Police deny as much as you want
The MET are corrupt and remain a VIOLENT organised gang, and a purposely designed set-up institutional racist outfit
The MET POLICE IS A FORCE against Black people and NOT a service it would like to portray itself acting to demonise and criminalise Black children
STOP POLICE PERFORMING OFTEN ILLEGAL INVASIVE STRIP SEARCHES ON BLACK MINORS
KEEP BLACK CHILDREN SAFE & AWAY FROM POLICE HARM
Stop and search: The controversial police power (Documentary) - BBC Stories
Documentary maker Aaron Roach Bridgeman who has been stopped and searched himself multiple times, investigates the stop and search terminology, its interpretation and finds out more from suspects, police, campaigners and others directly affecte. He stresses the importance of remaining calm.
Stop & Search: Dawn Butler Investigates
INSTITUTIONAL RACISM
43 UK POLICE FORCES
Britain’s most senior police leaders are considering making a public admission that their forces are institutionally racist, the Guardian has learned.
High-level discussions began on Thursday and come as their special adviser on race says the declaration is needed if promises of radical reform are to be believed by Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. More discussions will be held in January, and a decision from police chiefs is expected in February.
"The race crisis that has gripped policing led to thousands of people taking to the streets across the UK in support of Black Lives Matter, triggered by the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in the US in May 2020."
Read: Guardian Exclusive
IOPC
Two Met officers and a former officer charged over WhatsApp messages.
Published
22 Feb 2022
IOPC name two serving Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers and one former MPS officer who are to appear in court charged in connection with our investigation into the sending and sharing of inappropriate messages on WhatsApp.
Police constable (PC) Jonathon Cobban, aged 35, and former constable Joel Borders, 45, are both charged with five counts of sending grossly offensive messages on a public communications network contrary to section 127 of the Communications Act 2003. - Read report
PC William Neville, 33, is charged with two counts of the same offence.
IOPC recommendations to tackle Met culture after investigation uncovers bullying and harassment in the ranks
Published
01 Feb 2022
Other inappropriate behaviour by officers, including, racism, misogyny, harassment and the exchange of offensive social media messages, is also highlighted in a learning report we are now publishing from our Operation Hotton investigations. The investigations focused on teams formed to tackle crime and disorder in the Westminster area and were expanded after officers came forward to report concerns about the conduct of colleagues.
The 15 recommendations we have made seek to tackle underlying cultural issues by preventing environments from developing in which unprofessional and inappropriate behaviour can thrive and go unchallenged. Included are recommendations for the MPS to publicly commit to being an anti-racist organisation with a zero-tolerance policy towards sexism, misogyny, bullying and harassment.
IOPC Primary Tag
The 75th anniversary of Windrush is a chance to honour those early Windrush pioneers, tackle the injustices they have faced and pass the torch to the next generation
Hundreds of Africans trapped in Ukraine warzone
Racial segregation on the border as Polish and Ukrainian guards deny safe passage 'based on skin colour'
HUNDREDS OF AFRICANS have spent up to three freezing days and nights on the Poland-Ukraine border prevented from leaving the warzone, according to multiple sources.
Read Article: Voice Online
Ukraine: Concerns mount as black people report racism while fleeing war zone
‘It is obvious that we Africans are regarded as lower beings,’ says Nze, forced to walk several hours to Polish border
Read Article: Independent Online
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Timeline
1917
Britain Separated Palestine from Ottoman Empire
1920
Palestine Granted to Britain -
In February 1947 the British Government announced that responsibility for Palestine would be handed back to the UN and troops would be withdrawn from Palestine by June 1948. Agreement between Arab Palestinian and Zionist leaders had proved impossible and Britain had no support from erstwhile allies or disloyal factions in Britain.
1939
Limited Jewish Migration to Palestine
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🔊SOUND ON
— Liberty (@libertyhq) February 16, 2022
The Government wants noisy protests shut down.
Noise is *LITERALLY* how we make our voices heard.
Don't let them silence you.
📧Email your MP today
📲https://t.co/2N9CWgNXQd pic.twitter.com/IUcPYtVB28
Until racism is taken seriously, we won't stop talking about it.
— Momentum 🌹 (@PeoplesMomentum) November 18, 2021
Powerful video from @BellRibeiroAddy#Racism #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/zEOeerO0UB
The Felling of Colston
Chronicling the felling of the statue of Edward Colston–a 17th Century slave trader–during a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol, England, and how this act of rebellion made waves across the UK and the World.
Arthur Cauty
The Colston Four
Out of a crowd of ten thousand, four people were singled out and put on trial for the toppling of the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol during a Black Lives Matter march. They came to be known as The Colston Four.
Arthur Cauty
Black Lives Matter: Bristol 7th June 2020
A glimpse into the Black Lives Matter march in Bristol, England on June 7th 2020. Thousands of people gathered at College Green to make a stand against the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minnesota, and the continued institutionalised oppression and dehumanization of black people...
Arthur Cauty
NOT GUILTY!!
Loud cheers erupted in the public gallery of Bristol Crown Court as the verdicts were announced!
Sage Willoughby, Rhian Graham, Milo Ponsford and Jake Skuse accused of illegally removing a statue of Edward Colston have been cleared of criminal damage.
Sage Willoughby, Rhian Graham, Milo Ponsford and Jake Skuse
All four were charged after a monument to the 17th Century slave trader was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter protest in the city and thrown into Bristol's harbourside June 2020.
Britain’s shameful slavery history matters – that’s why a jury acquitted the Colston 4
Jurors were asked to rule that Edward Colston’s heinous crimes were immaterial, but they chose to put themselves on the right side of history.
Britain and America were built up, on the backs, blood, and souls of Black African slaves
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5th Jan 2022
Bristol Crown Court
COLSTON FOUR TRIAL
“The events did not destroy history, they created history,”
“I urge you, unapologetically, to be on the right side of history,”
2021 was a turbulent year for race in Britain. So what next?
At the end of Black History Month, The Guardian asked prominent Black British figures to assess where the UK stands in terms of equality and cohesion
Oxford University St Peter's College and other elite institutions accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over multi-million-pound Mosley donation
TAINTED, DIRTY MONEY
Fascist party and Mosely roamed the streets of Dalston, East London and Notting Hill, West London seeking out Afro-Caribbean men beat up
Academics, Professor Lawrence Goldman hit out at ‘moral failure’ over decision to ‘take money from a fund established by proven and known fascists’
"The Mosleys should spend the money on the communities they terrorised..."
It,s time for those renowned Oxford student activists to advocate that ‘Mosley Must Fall"
Max Mosley was a racist and fascist. Max Mosley was in charge of 'the youth movement' of his father's (Oswald Moseley) fascist party and he roamed the streets of Notting Hill in the period 1959-62 looking for Afro-Caribbean men to beat up. His father, titled Sir Oswald Mosley, was the leader of the British Union of Fascists in the 1930s. Max Mosley published racist and abusive election literature about the Windrush generation.
In total, Max Mosley made donations of £12 million to the University of Oxford and to St. Peter's in the years before his death in May, 2021. His violent and racist past was public knowledge from 2018, but the University continued to take race hate money from him, nonetheless.
Contact the Vice-Chancellor, Louise Richardson, and the Master of St. Peter's, Judith Buchanan, College Registrar Catherine Whalley to make your feelings known. See direct emails below
vice-chancellor@admin.ox.ac.uk
Postal Address:
University of Oxford
University Offices
Wellington Square
Oxford
OX1 2JD
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1865 270000
Fax: +44 1865 270708
judith.buchanan@spc.ox.ac.uk
Catherine Whalley (catherine.whalley@spc.ox.ac.uk)
Postal Address:
St Peter's College
New Inn Hall Street
Oxford
OX1 2DL
General enquiries
Tel: +44 (0)1865 278900
Oxford University - TWITTER: @UniofOxford
St Peter's College Oxford - TWITTER: @SPC_Oxford
Black Lives Matter UK has written to Oxford's University's vice-chancellor and to the master of St Peter's College hours after the Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said Oxford must explain to Jewish students why it accepted money from the Mosley charitable trust.
We have written in protest laying out what we rightfully and morally expect Oxford and St Peter's to do.
We wrote to tell them in essence that the Mosley money should be returned. No university should touch money belonging to fascists and racists, especially violent racists.
The university was given £6million from a charitable trust set up by motor-racing tycoon Max Mosley from the inheritance he received from his father, Sir Oswald Mosley, leader of the British Union of Fascists, the Telegraph reported.
It's also been revealed two colleges, St Peter's College and Lady Margaret Hall (LMH) previously accepted more than £6.3 million from the Mosley family trust.
Who is Professor Lawrence Goldman?
Professor Lawrence Goldman
Wikepedia: LAWRENCE GOLDMAN
Lawrence Goldman is the whistle-blower featured in the press, with extensive coverage in the Daily Telegraph who who read up on all the history and issues about Max Mosley's 'benefactions' to Oxford University. Also, reporting in the Times, Sky News, Daily Mail, Guardian and more.
Lawrence Goldman was a fellow of St. Peter's College, Oxford and held a lectureship in the Oxford History Faculty for 29 years. For all that time, as well as teaching British History, he taught the history of slavery in the United States, particularly the final year Special Subject 'Slavery, Race and the Crisis of the Union 1857-1875'. He is now retired and an emeritus fellow of St. Peter's.
Lawrence Goldman (retired emeritus fellow of St. Peter's) is still using his voice for fair justice and will NOT fall silent, he's been consistent and is STILL taking a public stance on racial injustices and calling out the institutional hypocrites THEY ARE!
Who was Kelso Benjamin Cochrane?
KELSO BENJAMIN COCHRANE (1926-1959)
In Britain, Kelso Cochrane worked as a carpenter whilst saving to attend law school. On May 17, three weeks before his wedding he was murdered.
Around midnight on May 16, Cochrane left his fiancée’s flat in Notting Hill for Paddington General Hospital to seek treatment for a thumb injury. In order to reach the hospital, Cochrane had to pass a popular pub frequented by Sir Oswald Mosley, a well-known white nationalist and staunch anti-immigrant advocate, and his supporters. From across the street, six white men shouted, “Hey, Jim Crow” at Cochrane. The men then descended upon him and stabbed him. A taxi driver rushed Cochrane to St. Charles’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:00 a.m. Cochrane’s last words were, “They asked me for money. I told them I had none.” Read Blackpast article
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The Mosleys’ ‘Union Movement’ took to the streets and whipped up racism on a massive scale in North Kensington, igniting race riots and setting the scene for murders. The Mosleys worked for a white racist uprising and a race war.
Kelso Cochrane was among their first victims.
Mosley led his campaign on an anti-immigration platform, calling for forced repatriation of Caribbean immigrants as well as a prohibition upon mixed-race marriages.
Oxford University Professor Lawrence Goldman has spoken up on the current issue of the donation from the Mosley charitable trust and warned that the Mosley millions must be rejected. He said: ‘Some might call it blood money. Everything about the Mosley family and the Mosley name is contaminated.’
He continued: ‘My story is not uncommon. My grandfather lost two siblings, their spouses and five nieces and nephews in the holocaust.’ Professor Goldman has written an Open Letter to all of the governing body fellows of St Peters College appealing to each of them personally to use their vote to stop the donation.
He has warned that accepting such a donation would be a disaster for the college and pose a threat to the existence of Oxford University.
In fact, the students’ and workers’ unions at Oxford must now take a stand and tell the governing body that it will take strike action all along the line unless this donation is returned to its bloody sender at once.
Wikipedia: KELSO BENJAMIN COCHRANE
Oxford University & St Peter's remain defiant and chooses to keep immoral, racist, fascist, filthy dirty blood money!!
KWAME ATOKO
Ghanaian sculptor Kwame Akoto-Bamfo - BBC New Africa who sculpts faces that represent those who were stolen from their homelands in the transatlantic slave trade.
(Instagram)
(Twitter)
You see the faces of our ancestors
Our Ancestor, lest we forget...
Portraits of Africans who were imprisoned
Kidnapped or coerced into slavery
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3 Lions
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Bukayo Saka
Black Lives Matter
Above: Manchester shows support for Marcus Rashford: ‘It’s evolved into something special’
Below: Raheem, Marcus and Bukayo on family
Racist abuse of England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho & Bukayo Saka 'unforgivable'
Englands Football Team Players - Paved the way Euro 2020 final
‘Pride of lions’: what the papers say about England’s Euro final defeat
Heartbreak is the word of the day as newspapers capture the poignant end of a thrilling journey for the football team that dared to dream
Budapest - Monkey chants aimed at players during game
Sep 2021 - England players targeted with racist abuse in Hungary during World Cup qualifying win.
The evils of racism continue and has no boundaries.
Racism in Sport across the pond - US Athletes listen to their stories. Speak up for what’s right. Silence is not an option. #BlackLivesMatter.
GETTING
DRUGS
UNDER
CONTROL
DRUG POLICY FIT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
FOR FIFTY YEARS THE MISUSE OF DRUGS ACT HAS DAMAGED PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES, UNDERMINED SCIENCE AND ENTRENCHED SOCIAL INJUSTICE
People across the country are calling for reform of our drugs laws. This is not only a matter of political debate, but an issue that affects real people from all backgrounds.
Listen to the voices of those directly affected by drug policy, and why they want change now, on our 50 Voices page.
Stories
Meet the families. The stories below tell how the members of Anyone’s Child have been negatively affected by the drug war, and why they chose to become part of this campaign. Please read and share - Read more...
50 VOICES
Families, activists, lawyers, politicians, police officers are all part of our growing movement calling for change. Watch our 50 stories to hear why more and more people are calling for an end to the Misuse of Drugs Act.
The History of Cannabis Regulation
Please read - Read more...
There is a troubling racial disparity in the targeting and punishment of Black people for drug related offences. Despite being no more or even less likely to use drugs than white people, Black people are far more likely to be charged for possession rather than cautioned, to be taken to court, to be fined or imprisoned and to get a criminal record than their white counterparts. Black people are also nearly more than 10 times as likely to get stopped and searched for drugs than white people.
The criminalisation of young Black boys needs to STOP where White counterparts mostly walk free without ever having a criminal record for social drug use.
The Police need to STOP racially using the misuse of drugs act to victimising young Black people.
"NEVER , EVER BE AFRAID TO MAKE SOME NOISE AND GET IN GOOD TROUBLE, NECESSARY TROUBLE"
“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
~ John Lewis 8/6/2020
What happened to Richard Okorogheye?
The mother of Richard Okorogheye has spoken of her heart being “ripped apart” after the student’s body was found in a lake in Epping Forest, Essex.
What happened to Richard Okorogheye?
The mother of Richard Okorogheye has spoken of her heart being “ripped apart” after the student’s body was found in a lake in Epping Forest, Essex.
A 13 year old black child, who was pushed into a river and drowned by his peers. Within 24 hours of his death, CPS ruled it non suspicious and closed the case even though there is evidence to prosecute.
Help us demand justice. #justiceforchristopherkapessa
“Justice for Christopher Kapessa”
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Christopher - The Boy Who Never Came Home
A schoolboy told his mum he was going out to play – but his body was found in a river. Police initially said it wasn’t suspicious, but Christopher Kapessa’s mum kept asking questions. Now she’s fighting for the teenager who pushed him into the water in what prosecutors say was a 'foolish prank' to be charged with manslaughter.
Death of Shukri Abdi, 12, in Bury river an accident, says coroner
Schoolgirl drowned in River Irwell, where she was with a group of other children
Shukri Abdi's death: from a 999 call to a coroner's verdict via global protests
The refugee schoolgirl always came home on time, until one day she didn’t, sparking a high-profile campaign for justice
27 June 2021 is two years since the lose of Shukri Abdi. Heart still hurt, never forget her, say her name until we have #JusticeForShukriAbdi
Dea-John Ried, 14, racially abused before being chased and stabbed to death in Birmingham
Dea-John Ried, 14-year-old was chased and stabbed to death in Birmingham on Monday 31 May 2021 and was subjected to racial abuse before the assault, police understand.
West Midlands Police today named the victim as teenager Dea-John Reid and said that racist language was directed towards him and his friends before the attack.
Black Kids Matter
BLACK CHILDREN MUST BE SAFEGUARDED AND PROTECTED
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Brian Tierney, has pledged his support to the family of teenager Noah Donohoe, as they continue to seek answers surrounding his tragic death.
Noah Donohoe (14) went missing from his home in South Belfast on Sunday 21st June 2020. His Mum Fiona has set up the Noah Foundation in his memory; a foundation that will support the causes and issues that Noah cared about.
Charity Registration No. 105105
A Mother's fight for justice!
Mohamud Hassan came into contact with 52 police officers within the hours before his death
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Three further police officers have been served misconduct notices concerning their decision-making on use of force on Mr Hassan during his arrest and another has been served a gross misconduct notice relating to police professional standards
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The way in which police officers restrained a man with drug-induced psychosis “more than minimally” contributed to his death in Luton in 2013, an inquest jury in Milton Keynes has found by unanimous verdict.
Leon Briggs, a 39-year-old father of two of mixed ethnic background, was a lorry driver and also taught computer skills to older people. His family described him as “a loving brother and fathe
Bedfordshire Police has apologised to the family of Leon Briggs after an inquest concluded significant failings by officers "contributed" to his death seven years ago.
Tupac 1992
Tupac Shakur passionately explains his views on generosity and responsibility, traits he feels some people with extreme wealth like Donald Trump lack, in this MTV News clip from 1992.
NEVER FORGET
STEPHEN LAWRENCE
Sometimes while we adjust to a trauma music can often speaks for us can evokes emotions much louder and deeper than our own words at times.
These 3 songs tell a story, a journey of struggle and pain, all three songs takes us there, to a place where it all makes sense...
You may have a different song you can call upon, what we do know is it's time for a NEW Revolution ~ Black & White Revolution.
It has to be together, it cannot work apart and together we can make it through.
BLACK LIVES MATTER
HOW DO WE CONVEY EMOTIONAL PAIN AND MOURN BRUTAL MURDERS OF BLACK BODIES
WHEN WORDS FAIL MUSIC SPEAKS
Please take a listen to these 4 thought provoking YouTube videos
SWISS from So Solid crew (BRIT, PRS ,MOBO award winners)
WITH
'I CAN'T BREATHE'
Legend Gill Scott Heron an American soul and jazz poet
'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised'
Ajay Stephens - Memories (Drinks Bring Back Memories)
AND
Last but not least
Age just 12yr
Keedron Bryant
Sings a heart-breaking song
ft Will.i.am
I Just Wanna Live ( I Can’t Breathe )
(Scroll Down Page to view)
GEORGE FLOYD
(RIP 25-05-2020)
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YouTube Video Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (Full Band Version)
Published Date: 16 March 2016
Description: Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (1971)
As the US Civil Rights Movement gained momentum in the late 1960s, Scott-Heron recorded this musical poem that attacks the lethargy of the nation, spouting lame TV advertising slogans to parody the seriousness of the struggle:
“The revolution will not go better with Coke / The revolution will not fight the germs that may cause bad breath / The revolution will put YOU in the driver's seat.”
YouTube Video SWISS - CAN'T BREATHE (PROD: SKY BEATS) #CantBreatheSwiss
Published Date: 30 May 2020
Description: Made in 2014 after 'Eric Garner' was murdered, and it's sad that these words are still so relevant. So I decided to do a video release in light of the recent murder of 'George Floyd' to release the shock-energy I received after watching his death yesterday (29.05.20) which I tried to avoid doing.
“It’s not Black British culture, it’s British culture, period.” Watch the highlights from Steve McQueen's powerful #EsquireTownhouse talk, with @Breitling. Full version: https://t.co/4jxBXZTFsf pic.twitter.com/q2OgjxJMph
— Esquire UK (@EsquireUK) October 17, 2020
Keedron Bryant - I Just Wanna Live (Official Music Video)
I Just Wanna Live ( I Can’t Breathe ) - Keedron Bryant ft Will.i.am
Published Date: 27 July 2020
Description: Emotional massage from Keedron Bryant & Will.I.Am Just Wanna Live ( I Can’t Breathe ) expressing the frustration of every Black African-American in the United States.
#JusticesForGeorgeFloyd #Icantbreathe
#KeedronBryant #IJustWannaLive #BlackLivesMatter
Music stars including Lewis Capaldi and Rita Ora call for end to racism
More than 700 signatories from the UK music industry - including artists, managers, producers and companies - have written an open letter urging people to "stand together" and "wipe out racism now".
Like many cities, town and villages across the world including the UK Conventry stood up!
We did not chose to ignore George Floyd's death in 2020 nor will we choose to ignore George Floyd's memory how ever many years ahead. George Floyd you changed the world forever. RIP 25/05/2020.
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Henry, 43, posted a message to his 2.3m followers on Twitter on Friday saying the problem was "too toxic to ignore".
He said he would not return to social media until companies "regulate their platforms with the same vigour and ferocity that they currently do when you infringe copyright".
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