STATEMENT | Muslim Council of Britain responds to Black Lives Matter protests across the world | 2 June 2020 
“We commit to playing our part in tackling anti-black racism within the UK, supporting the individuals & organisations doing vital work in this space, whilst focusing on addressing anti-black racism w.in Muslim communities.”
THREAD. #blacklivesmatter [1/10]
THREAD. #blacklivesmatter [1/10]
Issuing a statement without committing to action is an exercise in futility, and so, we redouble our efforts to address anti-black racism, with a key focus on tackling anti-black racism within British Muslim communities, today. [2/10]
#blackouttuesday #blacklivesmatter
#blackouttuesday #blacklivesmatter
It is essential that we support individuals & organisations already doing vital work in addressing anti-black racism. Within Muslim communities specifically, non-black Muslims must listen & learn from Black Muslim sisters & brothers. [3/10]
#BlackOutDay2020 #BlackLivesMatter
#BlackOutDay2020 #BlackLivesMatter
RECOGNISE the significant history & contribution of Black Muslims in the UK. @Everyday_Muslim has a great initiative documenting Black Muslims' experiences: Exploring the Diversity of Black British Muslim Heritage. [4/10]
everydaymuslim.org/projects/black…… #blacklivesmatter
everydaymuslim.org/projects/black…… #blacklivesmatter
🎥WATCH ”What does it mean to be Black & Muslim in Britain?”
.@BMBProject has produced an award winning series of videos exploring stories & dialogue around being Black & Muslim in Britain today. [5/10]
#BlackLivesMatter
.@BMBProject has produced an award winning series of videos exploring stories & dialogue around being Black & Muslim in Britain today. [5/10]
#BlackLivesMatter
Did you know ’53.95% of (Black Muslim) participants felt that overall they generally did not belong to their local mosque’?
READ the illuminating @blkmuslimforum report on anti-black racism in British Muslim communities. [6/10]
#blacklivesmatter
READ the illuminating @blkmuslimforum report on anti-black racism in British Muslim communities. [6/10]
#blacklivesmatter
RESEARCH so we are better equipped to address anti-black racism in our midst.
A wealth of resources available to non-black Muslims in their pursuit of greater understanding. JazakhAllah khayran @thebrownhijabi for collating this: . [7/10] #blacklivesmatter
A wealth of resources available to non-black Muslims in their pursuit of greater understanding. JazakhAllah khayran @thebrownhijabi for collating this: . [7/10] #blacklivesmatter
LEARN from Black Muslim academics in your pursuit of a greater understanding of the Black Muslim experience.
#BlackIslamSyllabus, curated by @krw18, an incredible resource that collates scholarly works on a wide range of topics [8/10] #blacklivesmatter
#BlackIslamSyllabus, curated by @krw18, an incredible resource that collates scholarly works on a wide range of topics [8/10] #blacklivesmatter
LISTEN & LEARN from brothers & sisters, incl.: @azeezatj, @MustafaBriggs, @PoeticPilgrim, Sh @Nuryakeen, @Habeeb_Akande, @MichaelMumisa, @ZamzamMCR, @HafsahDabiri, @RakinNiass, Sakinah Lenoir & Rabia Mali of Pearls of Islam @RabbaniProject - add to this list in replies! [9/10]
NEXT STEPS How will the MCB do our part to actively tackle anti-black racism w.in British Muslim communities?
By delivering on our Proudly Muslim & Black project, led by MCB Asst. Secretary General @rashidathassan, inshAllah. bit.ly/ProudlyMuslimB…
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By delivering on our Proudly Muslim & Black project, led by MCB Asst. Secretary General @rashidathassan, inshAllah. bit.ly/ProudlyMuslimB…
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