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John, |
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The recent tragic events in America have made all of us more aware of the need to use our voices to tackle institutionalised racism here at home. In the past several months, we have learned so much about ourselves, our communities and the society we want to create. We can’t go back to the “business as usual” that created an unequal and unfair society. |
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British people have demonstrated courage and solidarity by establishing mutual aid groups. By supporting protesters, they show their determination to make sure that no one in their community suffers unnecessarily or alone. This is precisely the spirit we need to build back better. |
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Building back better means building a more resilient society and one without prejudice, injustice and inequality. As we have demonstrated during the Covid-19 crisis, a resilient society means that everyone has a voice. That everyone’s needs are equally met. That everyone has equal opportunities to thrive in life. |
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Most importantly, we need to amplify Black voices, listen, educate ourselves and join the fight for a better world for people of colour everywhere. |
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That is why the Green Party has backed calls for an independent inquiry into the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic People.
As Greens of Colour chairperson, Azzess Minott said: “The government’s inquiry into the impact of Covid-19 on BAME people has let communities of colour down. It has been clear from the start this review simply was not going to go far enough because it was never going to address the institutional racism that affects people of colour, particularly in the context of Covid-19.” |
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Not just today, not just this week. But every day. Until we win. Black lives matter. |
