I drove my smart red Rover south of the Danish border today. Of all the cars in all the world sailing past the one German police car at the border, I was followed, then made to follow them into a service area.
My son was in the car and his Dad who is white and German was also in the car. We make this trip regularly and this happens regularly.
There is no longer a Covid related border and they couldn’t see my English plates when they decided to tail me.
I asked them why do they always stop me? I asked them if it was because I am brown. My son’s dad reiterated that he is never stopped when he drives my smart red Rover.
I explained that these messages that my son is beginning to understand about who is stopped by the police and why, are very negative. They looked at me. Embarrassed. Shrugged. Finally admitted that they are on the look out for illegal immigrants.
I tell you friends. If you think that racism is not alive and well and featuring in the lives of brown people all the time you have another think coming. #BAMEed @BAMEedNetwork @CollabSupport @Penny_Ten @Ethical_Leader @Clairerising @Hannahjep @LGBTedUK @DisabilityEdUK @WomenEd
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