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Please sign petition for safe passage for Africans and all people of colour

40 replies

MiniCooper15 · 09/03/2022 18:02

www.change.org/p/10downingstreet-provide-safe-passage-for-africans-and-all-people-of-colour-out-of-ukraine
I've thought about sharing on AIBU but hesitant.
Thanks

OP posts:
MiniCooper15 · 09/03/2022 18:05

Just a quick introduction
I'm 2nd generation Carribean and my Husband is Black African.
I've posted previously.
Thanks

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ManxDi · 09/03/2022 18:09

Thank you for sharing that, I've signed.
As for introduction - I'm that shade of white that sort of looks blue/grey in winter.
People are people and that situation is horrendous for so many reasons, but the colour of your skin should not be one of them.

MiniCooper15 · 09/03/2022 18:47

Thanks for signing💕

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TheBlackDarner · 09/03/2022 19:09

Hi Mini,
I've signed this from a link posted on the ongoing thread about anti blackness, where the students' plight is discussed more in depth. I shared it as much as I could.

Good to see it's moving forward since last I looked. Good you highlighted it again for people to find.
Love to you and yours.x

MiniCooper15 · 09/03/2022 19:50

@TheBlackDarner

Hi Mini, I've signed this from a link posted on the ongoing thread about anti blackness, where the students' plight is discussed more in depth. I shared it as much as I could.

Good to see it's moving forward since last I looked. Good you highlighted it again for people to find.
Love to you and yours.x

Thanks I didn't see the link on the other thread but I'm exhausted partly from working in the NHS but also the back to back coverage on the news including the BBC which is so biased. I'm disappointed in Naga Mulchety as she's previously been outspoken about racism.
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GibbonsGoatsGibbons · 09/03/2022 19:56

Signed
Posting to bump
(Similar to a PP I have that special Scottish skin shade of very very pale blue Grin)

Orchidflower1 · 09/03/2022 19:57

I’ve signed it from the other thread too but it is good to get it out there so great idea to start a thread @MiniCooper15. Not everyone will see it from the other thread.

As an aside op, hope you have a good rest and thank you for all your work in the NHS. 😀

LightSpeeds · 09/03/2022 20:00

This came through in my email earlier and I signed...

Ribb · 09/03/2022 20:03

Signed and shared too

userxx · 09/03/2022 20:04

Signed.

WellThatsMeScrewed · 09/03/2022 20:06

Signed.

CPL593H · 09/03/2022 20:08

Most happy to have signed.

MiniCooper15 · 09/03/2022 20:12

Thanks everyone I'm lying upstairs husband has cooked for teenage twins and boy twin has brought me up some frozen yogurt while girl twin has smiled at me (she's become a grump last 12mnths) both revising together so my hearts full🥰

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ofwarren · 09/03/2022 20:13

Signed

emuloc · 09/03/2022 20:17

Signed and shared from the other thread. If I remember correctly Naga Munchetty was reprimanded by the BBC for comments that she made about Trump. She maybe understands that as a poc she will be dealt with more harshly for what she says, that may not be to her bosses liking.

TheBlackDarner · 09/03/2022 20:31

@GibbonsGoatsGibbons

Signed Posting to bump (Similar to a PP I have that special Scottish skin shade of very very pale blue Grin)
I always find that very pale blue skinned people have great empathy with others, and aren't afraid of speaking out. Wink

(Also giving a shout out for Joe and Gary from Bonnyrigg way, the landscape gardeners who rescued the Irish and Nigerian students and others)

TheBlackDarner · 09/03/2022 20:37

@MiniCooper15. Good to hear you are being looked after by the family. Look after your own health, as well as everyone else's Star

OvaHere · 09/03/2022 20:40

Signed x

Hadawayman · 09/03/2022 20:40

Signed

Upyouranty · 09/03/2022 20:41

Another peely Wally Scot here!

I’ve found the racist coverage by broadcasters at the start really difficult to watch… the hierarchy of refugees has never been so clear for all to see.

Signed in solidarity

dudsville · 09/03/2022 20:42

Thanks for posting. I've signed.

Caramelcap · 09/03/2022 20:42

Signed and shared - Wife of a black African x

Starseeking · 09/03/2022 20:43

I clicked the link to sign then realised I already had earlier today, though a message on my email. It's up to 163k signatures, which is very good news.

BIWI · 09/03/2022 20:45

I've already signed, but keeping it bumped.

Why2why · 09/03/2022 20:48

Done and posted it in AIBU.

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