FEATURE: Raising our Voice against racial injustice The Voice has been at the forefront of many campaigns on issues such as immigration and nationality laws. by richardsudan
The Voice has been at the forefront of many campaigns on issues such as immigration and nationality laws.OVER THE last four decades the push for race equality, and greater black representation has been an immense journey.
In fact, we are arguably seeing the most racist legislation in recent years, paradoxically pushed by the most diverse cabinet in recent times. The role of The Voice, and the need, and importance of campaigning, and informing our communities has never been greater as we head into a period where our rights are under threat as never before.When it comes to police brutality, The Voice stands apart from other news outlets.
Backing these calls however, is not new or a novelty for The Voice. Since our inception as this headline from way back in 1995 reflects, we support the push for reparations and ‘It’s time to pay up!’. It’s more than a trend or an electioneering slogan for us.Don’t Procrastinate Legislate! Lord Herman Ouseley is quoted in this piece from 94 as lobbying MPs to curb the spike in racist attacks, and to this day he is recognised for his consistent and significant contributions to pushing for race equality policies in government throughout his long career in public life.The riots in the 1980s were triggered by longstanding police brutality and harassment of black communities, which began the moment black people set foot in the UK and, which has continued ever since.
Black communities are already significantly more likely to be stopped and searched , and will only see more police harassment as a result of the new legislation. The Voice was there to support the campaign to end SUS laws in 1981 and will continue to campaign against ongoing police harassment of black communities.