Recent weeks have seen large protests in Bristol, inspired by the unfairness and inequality which is widespread in our society. We stand in solidarity with black people who are oppressed and discriminated against, and we stand against racism.
The Care Forum is based in Bristol and in Swindon, and works across the South West of England. Our mission is to reduce inequalities in health and care. We want to help to tackle unfairness in society.
The connections between persistent racial inequality today and the racial systems that were first put in place by men such as Colston, who pioneered and then profited from the slave trade and slavery, are perhaps more clearly demarcated in 2020 then they ever have been.
The Bristolian David Olusoga wrote of his experiences in an article published on the 11 June, and stated that: The connections between persistent racial inequality today and the racial systems that were first put in place by men such as Colston, who pioneered and then profited from the slave trade and slavery, are perhaps more clearly demarcated in 2020 then they ever have been.
This situation needs to change. We recognise it is not enough not to be racist; and that we have to be actively anti-racist. For us, this means looking at the makeup of our Board and staff teams, and ensuring our behaviours and priorities are right.
Morgan Daly: CEO, on behalf of our staff, volunteers and trustees.