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'We did it!'


West Africa Squadron Memorial Fund raised £70,000 to build a memorial to the West Africa Squadron



Colin Kemp's, ameteaur historian from Chichester objective was to create a memorial for the men of the West Africa Squadron who perished while enforcing the naval ban on slavery. With the generosity of the general public, this goal was accomplished. All it needs now is a home for the public to enjoy and learn about the untold stories of British history.



BLACK LIVES MATTER UK commends the artistic contributions of Vincent Gray, and Colin Kemp who help raise funds to build a memorial to the men of the West Africa Squadron who lost their lives enforcing the naval ban on slavery.


Whilst we agree, we should most definitely without doubt celebrate the story of West Africa Squadron, we remain in firm support for the call for reparations while honouring those who fought to end slavery, including the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 which marked a milestone in Britain's history. We believe we; you can do both without taking away from one or the other.


We anticipate the establishment of a dedicated site for this memorial sculpture honoring the Royal Navy Squadron's efforts to combat the slave trade and for the sake of the homeless statue.


Let us continue to raise awareness and advocate for equality and justice for all individuals impacted by historical injustices.



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Haïti became the first independent Black country in the modern world to end slavery 1804

January 1, 1804: Proclamation of the Independence of Haiti


Jun 27, 2024, January 1, 1804, a significant event in world history occurred: the proclamation of the independence of Haiti.


On January 1, 1804, a significant event in world history occurred: the proclamation of the independence of Haiti.


On that day, Haïti became the first independent black country in the modern world, marking the end of more than a decade of bitter struggle against French colonial oppression and slavery.


Historical context

The Haitian Revolution began in 1791, when a slave uprising broke out in the French colony of Saint-Domingue. Led by iconic figures such as Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Henri Christophe, this rebellion was inspired by the ideals of freedom and equality of the French Revolution. However, unlike the revolution in France, the struggle in Haïti aimed not only to overthrow colonial authority, but also to abolish slavery and establish a free and egalitarian society



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Born Nana Richard Abiona in London, raised in Ghana to young adult, Fuze is the man bringing Africa to the world stage in a positive manner, outlook and attitude.

Fuze ODG is a mentor for Black children to know their history and to know themselves. To be African and PROUD.
DAINE ABBOTT
Diane Abbott has been “trailblazer” and earned the symbolic title Mother of the House. This title is given to the woman MP with the longest continuous service in the UK Parliament.

Ms. Abbott, who was first elected in June 1987, became the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons1. She succeeded Harriet Harman in this role.
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George Mpanga AKA George The Poet

Turned down an MBE. - "George - people know me as this - the name of some old colonialist and you are so conceited it doesn't even occur to you how lonely this is. What they did was pure evil and you can't see it because that was your people."
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WE BLACK AND THAT'S THAT. 2023
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Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu

"WHITE FOLKS NEED TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES IN RACISM"

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A LEGEND

"THE WAY TO GET STARTED IS TO QUIT TALKNING AND BEGIN ACTION"

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
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Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu

On death threat 2023
"They want to silence voices like mine, IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!"
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DAWN BUTLER MP
Morning 😁 This ruffled a few feathers 🤣 someone even reported me to the police.

Honestly I can't stop laughing.

My morning message to those people is,
Get used to me celebrating my greatness, I will not play small to make you feel better about yourself.
DARCUS HOWE
Leighton Rhett Radford "Darcus" Howe (26 February 1943 – 1 April 2017) was a British broadcaster, writer and racial justice campaigner. Originally from Trinidad.

Darcus Howe arrived in England as a teenager in 1961, intending to study law and settling in London. There he joined the British Black Panthers, a group named in sympathy with the US Black Panther Party.
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Rosa Parks: A Civil Rights Icon

Rosa Parks was a courageous civil rights activist who defied segregation laws on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, USA in 1955.
JAMES BALDWIN
THE FUTURE IS...BLACK

“God is Black.”
James Baldwin
NELSON MANDELA
A Legend

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.
JOHN LEWIS
john Robert Lewis (February 21, 1940 – July 17, 2020) was an American politician and civil rights activist who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020.
ANGELA DAVIS
A Life of Activism and Scholarship

Angela Davis is a renowned activist, scholar, and writer who has fought rights, women's rights, and social justice for over five decades.
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON

A lie doesn’t become truth, wrong doesn’t become right and evil doesn’t become good just because it’s accepted by a majority. Booker T. Washington.
MARTIN LUTHER KING & MALCOM X
KINGS IN BLACK CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY

"Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or who says it." Malcom X

"The time is always right to do what is right." Martin Luther King Jr
JAMES BALDWIN
May 23, 2016
How Much Time Do You Want For Your "Progress"?

From the 1989 American Masters documentary, "James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket."
GEORGE (THE POET) MPANGA
George The Poet Mpanga

Who is George the Poet? George the Poet is a London-born spoken word performer of Ugandan heritage.

His innovative brand of musical poetry has won him critical acclaim both as a recording artist and a social commentator.
STORMZY - MICHAEL EBENEZER OMARI OWUO JR.
Acclaimed musician and social justice campaigner Stormzy receives an honorary degree from the University of Exeter.

Stormzy always there to support Black community groups and individuals when needed extra support. Respect & Kudos to Michael Owuo Jr.
MICHAEL EBENEZER OMARI OWUO JR. - STORMZY
Acclaimed musician and social justice campaigner Stormzy receives an honorary degree from the University of Exeter.

Stormzy always there to support Black community groups and individuals when needed extra support. Respect & Kudos to Michael Owuo Jr.
FUZE ODG
GLOBAL ICON
‎Fuse ODG - Best known for his spirited drive to promote positive perceptions of Africa on a world stage.

Born Nana Richard Abiona in London, raised in Ghana to young adult, Fuze is the man bringing Africa to the world stage in a positive manner, outlook and attitude.

Fuze ODG is a mentor for Black children to know their history and to know themselves. To be African and PROUD.
DAINE ABBOTT
Diane Abbott has been “trailblazer” and earned the symbolic title Mother of the House. This title is given to the woman MP with the longest continuous service in the UK Parliament.

Ms. Abbott, who was first elected in June 1987, became the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons1. She succeeded Harriet Harman in this role.


LET'S DO THIS TOGETHER


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We 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.


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We operate within the Black Lives Matter Movement supporting individuals, groups and organisations and also partners with progressive businesses in Britain, UK and abroad, using collaborations, resources that allow and are available. We are a social civil society cause and anti-racist movement. A movement for good, are active 24/7, 365 to end racial discrimination for social cohesion, racial equality and justice.


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We work for Black Lives to Matter, to exist without racial discrimination. To live and breathe without white supremacist's knees on our necks. And to matter as equals in all the spaces and areas we co-exist where white people are by definition of race and colour are privileged to enjoy as a fundamental basic human right.




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REPORTS AND REVIEWS
SUMMARY: STATE OF BLACK EDUCATION IN BRITIAN
Summary: The State of Black Education in Britain

The State of Black Education in Britain, a report developed by Black Equity Organisation (BEO) and funded by Mission 44, aims to investigates the persistent challenges and systemic inequities facing Black pupils, parents, teachers and communities in the UK education system.
FULL REPORT: STATE OF BLACK EDUCATION IN BRITIAN
FULL REPORT: THE STATE OF BLACK EDUCATION IN BRITAIN

A power analysis for equity and change.

Executive summary
The state of Black education in Britain: A power analysis for equity and change

This report presents an in-depth power analysis of the structural dynamics that
influence the experiences of Black pupils, educators and communities in the UK
education system.

Authors: Chibuzor Tina Amadi,
Anita Acquaah, Jhelisa Graham,
Matt Johnson
November 202
MPS CHILDREN'S STRATEGY
Around two million children live in London, or about a fifth of the population.

The protection challenges they present
for officers are wide-ranging: from a 13year old being exploited and forced to transport drugs to an 8year old growing up in a home full of domestic abuse, or a violent 17year old with a knife. In 2023 there were approximately 61,000 child victims of crime and 51,000 children who were suspected of committing a crime.
STOPWATCH
NOV 2024 - No reasonable grounds: the case for repealing section 60.

nEW Report argues for scrapping the controversial search power on human rights grounds.

After 30 years, the evidence on section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 proves that it is no longer fit for purpose, according to StopWatch.
DISCRIMINATORY, HARMFUL AND  COUNTERPRODUCTIVE
DISCRIMINATORY, HARMFUL AND
COUNTER PRODUCTIVE
Nov 2023

Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVROs) are a new police stop and search power, being piloted by forces in England and Wales. Introduced under the controversial Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act (2022), SVROs are part of a broader expansion of police powers and the rolling back of safeguards and avenues for police accountability.

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Strip search of children in England  and Wales
Strip search of children in England
and Wales – analysis by the Children’s Commissioner for England -

27th March 2023
BARONESS CASEY FINAL REPORT 2023
CASEY REVIEW 2023

An independent review into the standards of behaviour and internal culture of the Metropolitan Police Service

Baroness Casey of Blackstock DBE CB
March 2023
REPORTS AND REVIEWS
REPORTS AND REVIEWS
SUMMARY: STATE OF BLACK EDUCATION IN BRITIAN
Summary: The State of Black Education in Britain

The State of Black Education in Britain, a report developed by Black Equity Organisation (BEO) and funded by Mission 44, aims to investigates the persistent challenges and systemic inequities facing Black pupils, parents, teachers and communities in the UK education system.
MALCOM X
“So early in my life, I had learned that if you want something, you had better make some noise.”
MALCOM X
“So early in my life, I had learned that if you want something, you had better make some noise.”


WHAT IS THE CASEY REPORT?


The Casey Report & Met Police


BARONESS CASEY OF BLACKSTOCK

The Casey Report unveils shocking catalogue of racist, misogynist and homophobic behaviour and abuse across the force.


OUR RESPONSE


YET STILL the SO call leader, Police Commissioner Rowley refuses to accept the label. The racist culture is deeply embedded. Institutional racism is woven in its make-up and design. Baroness Casey has advised leaders of change to accept the report in full as conditions and descriptions as described in the report. However, Mark Rowley STILL refuses to acknowledge the tight-fitting label and description of 'institutional racism', He's just NOT prepared or willing to recognises the findings in its entirety, deeming labels are not useful and political and ambiguous.


Mark Rowley views institutional racism as political.


We of course have an opposing view

BLACKLIVESMATTER.UK see Mark Rowley is an integral part of the problem of racism in the MET and he clearly demonstrates his attitude with racist micro-aggression towards Black citizens by continuing to gaslight Black people experience, and trauma.


Baroness Casey laid it all out in the latest report. These been previous commissioned reports - The Lammy, MacPherson and Lord Scarman report, 3 previous reports before this 4th Casey Report. Past reports eventually gathered dust and all but disregarded.


How can/will the Casey report be different. Will the rug and brush just get that much bigger to help shift the dirt deeper underneath for another few decades more. NOT if we have anything to do with the landscape to help break the old fashioned out of date model of policing.


Mark Rowley is now 30yrs in the establishment and part of the old establishment, seems rolling him out may be a waste of time, a waste-man who cannot be reformed himself let alone become a leader to have any sort of acumen to reform the MET.


The MET police force either needs to be abolished, broken up and disbanded. Subjected to a Royal Commission is the best way forward, some are suggesting.


We won’t let it lie. Our children physical and mental health rely on us to create waves strong enough to change the tide.














BLACK CHILDREN 6 X MORE LIKELY TO BE TARGETED

CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER

BARONESS CASEY OF BLACKSTOCK

Dame Rachel de Souza


Strip search of children in England and Wales


Contrary to guidance, 6% of strip searches were conducted with at least one officer of a different gender than the child present. Over half of all cases saw no further action taken against the child.


Police strip searched nearly 3,000 children between 2018 and mid-2022It confirms just how badly our children are being failed by the the police AND as young as eight strip-searched by police.


Black children were six times more likely to be targeted than the overall population, figures show.


OUR RESPONSE IN BRIEF


We BLACKLIVESMATTER.UK believe there are many sexual predators, voyeurs, power crazed and obsessed police officers serving an preying on Black vulnerable minors participating in invasive strip searches absent of parent/s and or appropriate adult. 


WE CONSIDER STRIP SEARCH IS STATE SANCTIONED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ITS TIME TO CHANGE THE LAW.


CLICK •••► #ENDSTRIPSEARCH


BLACK CHILDREN ARE UNDER-PROTECTED, UNSAFEGUARDED AND OVERPOLICED IN THE UK. #DisbandTheMet #BlackKidsMatterUK

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A Radical Community Guide to Police Child Strip Search law in UK



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ACTION FOR RACE EQUALITY

Black communities, protests and policing in the USA and UK




The groundswell of protest actions in 2020 across both the USA and UK, including Black Lives Matter protests and other anti-racist protests, led to both governments’ proposing and enacting legislation to restrict protest rights and secure rights of property over civil rights. Protest and political dissent are fundamental rights that we should protect. However, these laws have disproportionately affected Black and Muslim communities.


Author: Sira Thiam, APA Development Officer