Speakers included: • Diane Abbott MP • Jeremy Corbyn MP • Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP • Kate Osamor MP • Dr Siema Iqbal • Kevin Courtney, National Education Union General Secretary • Tabetha Bhatti , Muslim Council of Britain • Patrick Vernon, social commentator, Windrush campaigner & initiator of Mary Seacole petition • David Rosenberg, Jewish Socialist Group, Cameron Matthews, FBU Eastern Region • Glen Hart, tube worker & RMT sceretary London Transport Region/ chair RMT National Black & Etbloc Advisory Committee/ TUC Race Relations Committee • Fayrouz Kraish, bup medical scientist & Unite Scotland BAEM Committee • London paramedic
On 28 April, a powerful and inspiring meeting took place showing the critical importance of the issue of disproportionate BAME deaths in the Coronavirus pandemic, and the incredible depth of support for a campaign on this issue.
Central to the meeting in the statement displayed by Stand Up To Racism, and mentioned by speakers and contributers in chat was a demand for an independent public inquiry on the affect on BAME communities.
Donations to the ongoing campaign can be made by visiting bit.ly/sutrdonate