The tragic death of #GeorgeFloyd reminds us that racism puts Black lives at risk in the USA - but systemic racism isn’t just an American problem. 1/6
Black Britons are more likely to experience poverty, have poorer educational outcomes, be excluded from school, be unemployed, and come into contact with the criminal justice system. 2/6 
BAME children are also more likely act as #youngcarers for ill and disabled family members, but more likely to miss out on support. 3/6
#Coronavirus has compounded existing inequality, with people from BAME backgrounds far more likely to become seriously ill and lose their lives. 4/6 bit.ly/36T0dgw
With around 20 per cent of the vulnerable children and young people in our services coming from BAME backgrounds, our staff work hard to understand the needs and experiences of those we support. 5/6
We will keep working to give all children and young people the best chance of a positive future. For more information and ways to help, follow @RunnymedeTrust and @S_LawrenceTrust. #BlackoutTuesday 6/6
