This 25th May will mark the first anniversary of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police. This post is to share a few events and calls for action to mark the day that have come to my inbox and that might interest you.
Coventry University
This is an open invitation for anyone to join in an informal conversation to reflect on what has happened (or not) over the past year and share thoughts on what might or should happen going forward.
When: May 25, 2021 05:30 PM London
Register in advance for this meeting:
The link to register: https://coventry-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodO-qqz8jE9S4-sPHweDfCusIAj5CWzOX
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Brighton & Hove
Remember George Floyd event at Brighton police station to mark the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd and to say the UK is not innocent here either.
[there is also an impressive online national rally at 5pm that Saturday – see details below].
On Tuesday 25 May – the actual anniversary of the murder of George Floyd – the TUC and SUTR are encouraging people to take the knee at 6pm wherever they are. In Brighton, Brighton BLM have organised an important vigil at 6pm at the Level that evening
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/276736110844028/
Link for more: https://twitter.com/BtonHoveSUTR/status/1395428770635522055
Leeds Trinity University
Black Lives Matter: Accountability, Transparency, Action
Date: Wednesday, 26th May 2021 –
Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-lives-matter-accountability-transparency-action-tickets-153502842133
In the quest for solidarity, I’m reminded of Martin Niemöller’s confessions, “Should I be my brother’s keeper? […] Can we say, we aren’t guilty/responsible?”