Racism is a Public Health Crisis

Research released on Tuesday 2 June from Public Health England confirmed that BAME British people are far more likely to die from Covid-19 than White British people.  And recent events in the USA have shone a light on the inequalities that Black people are facing in the UK too.

The global pandemic has highlighted the life or death consequences of prejudice and discrimination that have existed for long before.

Black Lives Matter UK is calling on members of the public to make some noise in support of Race and Health on Thursday 4 June, at 7:00 pm by playing Jimmy Cliff’s The Harder They Come, from doorsteps, balconies and gardens.

Further actions

Here are 3 things you can do if you want to support the #BlackLivesMatter movement:

- Listen to how black people are feeling right now. Don’t question or try to erase those feelings.

- Donate if you can: https://t.co/wRBSFtM5c8

- Become a better ally: https://t.co/xHOQSJJht1

— Minesh Patel (@minesh1112) May 31, 2020

Having participated in the music industry wide call for #TheShowMustBePaused yesterday, we will be highlighting further actions that members can take across our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram social media channels.

We also remind members who are going to be involved in marches and peaceful protests this week to stay safe and follow social distancing guidelines.