Brummies United Against Racism

Enough is Enough.

The death of in Dublin on Friday 15th May should shock every one of us to our core.

A Black man pinned down by multiple security officers, crying out for help whilst dying in plain sight.

We saw this before. We said “never again” after the murder of George Floyd. Yet here we are again.

The knee is not just on one man’s neck.

The knee is on Black communities. On migrants and refugees. On all those targeted by racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia - forced to live under suspicion, hostility and dehumanisation.

For years, politicians, the media and the far-right have poisoned public discourse with rhetoric that paints migrants and racialised communities as threats, scroungers and criminals.

That language has consequences. It strips people of dignity. It creates a culture where violence becomes justified, where unequal treatment becomes normalised, and violence becomes normalised.

We refuse to stay silent while human beings are brutalised and dehumanised.

Justice for Yves Sakila.
Justice for every victim of racism and state violence.
Justice for communities forced to live under fear, the flag and suspicion.

Enough. Means. Enough.

Newly elected Birmingham councillors from across the political divide stood shoulder-to-shoulder outside the Council House yesterday, in a public show of solidarity against racism and division - with one notable exception: Reform UK councillors.

Following ’s first full council meeting since the local elections, councillors from multiple parties joined the Brummies United Against Racism and Hate Crime campaign, holding the organisation’s posters on the steps of the Council House in a powerful demonstration of unity.

ALL forms of hate should be taken seriously.

No election candidate should be on the receiving end of death threats. Solidarity with Dr Desmond Jaddoo and all candidates across Birmingham and the UK that suffered racial abuse whilst campaigning.

In , we look out for each other. Always have.

We’re strongest when we stand up for one another, across race, identity and lived experience. We stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. No exceptions.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

Reform has “peaked” bab - but their voice feels louder than ever: through flags, through racist bots, through emboldened aggressors in our streets.

That’s exactly why communities like ours matter now more than ever. We are growing and here to give a voice to those who believe in equality. We must continue to speak up 📢

Four candidates exposed for racism in just ONE WEEK since the local elections. And yet, supporters still claim Reform is not a racist party? 🧐

Make it make sense.

Brummies United Against Racism & Hate Crime calls on councillors across the political spectrum to unify against racism and hate after the results of the Birmingham City Council showed no overall control, albeit with Reform gains.

Reform gains mean residents may be worried about how this will impact them. We vow to double our efforts to bring people together and protect their rights - and we urge you to join us.

We will hold the council to account for any decisions that may harm our proudly diverse, multicultural city.

We will work with councillors of all parties to ensure an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for all citizens, regardless of culture, race, or religion.

Now more than ever, Birmingham residents must stand together for a fairer city.

Brummies United Against Racism and Hate Crime remains determined to make that happen.

Brummies United Against Racism & Hate Crime calls on councillors across the political spectrum to unify against racism and hate after the results of the Birmingham City Council showed no overall control, albeit with Reform gains.

Reform gains mean residents may be worried about how this will impact them. We vow to double our efforts to bring people together and protect their rights - and we urge you to join us.

We will hold the council to account for any decisions that may harm our proudly diverse, multicultural city.

We will work with councillors of all parties to ensure an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for all citizens, regardless of culture, race, or religion.

Now more than ever, Birmingham residents must stand together for a fairer city.

Brummies United Against Racism and Hate Crime remains determined to make that happen.