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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.
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
We stand together as a social civil rights movement in solidarity across the UK and around the globe to change the world. We kneel together for peace and unity asserting Black Lives Matter, and that Black people must be treated as humanely and as fairly as white people. It is a fundamental and basic human right to receive racial equality, and social justice in the societies we live and co-exist with others and to receive parity as full citizens of the country in our nations.
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Racial equality and social justice are the main goals of the Black Lives Matter Movement.
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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.
We challenge systems, institution and structures to dismantle racism and embedded racial equality, racial equity and racial justice.
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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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.
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.
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.
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BLACK CHILDREN ARE UNDER-PROTECTED, UNSAFEGUARDED AND OVERPOLICED IN THE UK. #DisbandTheMet #BlackKidsMatterUK
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.
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Black Lives Matter UK brief to TD360 was to create a gallery an experience that was not only inspiring and educational, developed from a personal connection with each artist. 'Art is about stories, so having the ability for the artwork to come to life and the artist to talk about their inspiration behind the work was invaluable.'
The gallery was commissioned in BHM 2021 and for it to be live in perpetuity, accessible day and night for the foreseeable future. People will be able to view the gallery and all the videos within at their own pace from wherever they are whenever they want. Unlike physical galleries, there is no capacity for this exhibition which means this gallery experience is truly inclusive and will reach a wide audience from every corner of the world, around the globe.
To enjoy the Full Virtual 360 Experience of the 'Black Lives Matter Exhibition, click button below to enter gallery.