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To tell all the black mumsnetters we now have our own forum

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Marg33t · 16/09/2020 13:40

Thanks to the fab PatricksRum for fighting against racism we've got our own board here

Look for black mumsnetters 👍🏿

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PicsInRed · 16/09/2020 13:57

Congratulations PatricksRum, impressive work (and amazing patience for the level of goady thickness you dealt with)! 🎉🎉🎉

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Arsewell · 16/09/2020 14:07

Seconded Smile

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twilightcafe · 16/09/2020 14:08

Have we? Where! 👍🏼

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areallthenamesusedup · 16/09/2020 14:11

Congratulations.....consider this a "Happy New Home Card" Smile

I will be honest I was incredulous there wasn't one already but well done to all that got it sorted.

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Pan2 · 16/09/2020 14:12

Well done all of you. Just bonkers that anyone would object.

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JengaNonConfirming · 16/09/2020 14:12

Enjoy the, sadly, hard fought for space!

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FeelingBlueAgain · 16/09/2020 14:17

Big congratulations to PatricsRum BUT but first two posts here suggesting posters who disagree with Patrick are racist, goady and thick is a bit, well, goady.

As an ethnic minority who doesn't 'pass' for black I think the title could have been more inclusive but its better than nothin so looking forward to it.

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LanaDelBoy · 16/09/2020 14:18

Might be helpful to link it!

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/black_mumsnetters

(It's in 'other stuff')

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unmarkedbythat · 16/09/2020 14:20

Well done, and I am still Hmm at the viciousness of the opposition to it

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MilleniumHallsWalledGarden · 16/09/2020 14:21

Well done, great to see this has happened!

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Butterer · 16/09/2020 14:22

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Arthersleep · 16/09/2020 14:26

Genuine question here, as I haven't read any previous posts relating to this, but am wondering the intention or need is behind the group? A place to chat unhindered about anything? A place to chat about race and racism in particular? Networking? And is it just for black people or are white mums also allowed to join in (assuming that they are supportive rather than being deliberately obstructive)?

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JingsMahBucket · 16/09/2020 14:26

Woohoo!!! Thank you @PatricksRum for all your hard work and sacrifice!

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DoubleDolphin · 16/09/2020 14:26

I'm curious about this....is that solely for black people? So no people of indian race, French, chinese? White even? Noone else allowed on it?

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DoubleDolphin · 16/09/2020 14:27

And is that not..well... a teeny bit racist?

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Casschops · 16/09/2020 14:29

Well done guys😀

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Jonoula · 16/09/2020 14:30

Brilliant you are just brilliant

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purpleboy · 16/09/2020 14:30

Well done @PatricksRum

Dolphin, why is it racist for black people to have a board where they can talk to other black people about their own individual experiences?
We've all see the pile on on Patrick's other threads, why can't they have a space where white people wont be routinely interrupting them and trying to talk over them?

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LastTrainEast · 16/09/2020 14:35

I don't know what MNHQ decided in the end, but on one of the threads it was made clear it should be for black people only. No whites and no other 'races'.

There was a suggestion it should be more open (what about white parents who have black children for example) but that was strongly opposed.

There was a demand for black only mods too, but I don't know if it was taken seriously or not.

I expect MNHQ have spelt their decision out somewhere, but I've not seen it yet.

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Waveysnail · 16/09/2020 14:36

Eh why wouldnt there be a BAME board. Makes sense as sadly skin colour has an impact on peoples lives

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Sexnotgender · 16/09/2020 14:39

@DoubleDolphin

I'm curious about this....is that solely for black people? So no people of indian race, French, chinese? White even? Noone else allowed on it?

Oh god don’t start.
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Waxonwaxoff0 · 16/09/2020 14:39

@DoubleDolphin oh get a grip. It's a board for black people to talk about issues that might not affect other races where they won't get shouted down by the middle class white women, as happens in every thread here on race. I'm white by the way.

Congrats to the poster who got the boards made! Glad you now have a safe space.

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Bearbehind · 16/09/2020 14:40

why is it racist for black people to have a board where they can talk to other black people about their own individual experiences?

But it wouldn’t be allowed to have a section where only white people could post so why is the reverse ok?

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JingsMahBucket · 16/09/2020 14:40

@purpleboy don’t bother entertainING the questions. It’ll just derail the thread. Those types of people are never happy with whatever answers you give them. They’re not looking for real answers, if you know what I mean.

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PonDeReplay · 16/09/2020 14:40

Thanks for sharing (and linking)! Am pleased it’s up and running.

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