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Reclaim Our Streets – Edinburgh is Anti-Racist
In recent weeks we have witnessed a disturbing rise in racist violence and intimidation. From Belfast to Glasgow, and now Edinburgh, people have been targeted because of who they are, what they look like, or what they believe.
Many people in our Black, Asian, Muslim, migrant and refugee communities are scared, angry and understandably concerned about what comes next. Some are questioning whether it is safe to walk their own streets, travel home at night, or go about their daily lives without fear of abuse or attack. That is exactly what the far right wants. They want to spread fear. They want communities to retreat into silence. They want people to feel isolated and alone. We refuse to let them succeed.
The overwhelming majority of people in Edinburgh reject racism and hate. Our city belongs to all of us, and we will not allow a small number of violent bigots to terrorise our communities or dictate who feels safe in our streets.
Come together to send a clear message: We will not be intimidated. We will not be divided. We will stand together and push back against those who seek to spread fear and hatred.
Assemble at Montgomery Street Park, Saturday 27 June, 1pm
Supported by:
- Cabaret Against Hate Speech
- CWU – The Communications Union
- Falkirk for All
- Love Music Hate Racism
- Mend – Muslim Engagement & Development
- PCS Union
- STUC
- Unison
- Unite
- University and College Union
- Women Against the Far Right
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