Jatinder Singh Mehmi, the co-chair of The Sikh Alliance Yorkshire
Representatives of the city's Sikh and Muslim community have put
their voice behind the Black Lives Matter movement and say it is time to stand
up and say enough is enough.
The Sikh Alliance Yorkshire has stood with the Black Lives Matter
Movement and co-chair Jatinder Singh Mehmi said enough is enough.
In a statement, The Alliance said: “As Sikhs it is our duty to
challenge oppression and injustice wherever it exists and to stand beside those
who are discriminated against because of their race.
The Sikh Community across Yorkshire is Backing the Black Lives Matter Movement
“When the colour of your skin still determines how you are treated
and viewed, it is time to stand up and say enough is enough. Change will only
come with unity, when we all stand together and say we will not tolerate this behavior,
prejudice and injustice.
“It is disheartening that we have not yet achieved the dream of
Dr. Martin Luther King that one should not be judged by the colour of one's
skin, but the content of their character.
“We have to build a momentum that will see justice, equality and
compassion for all.
“We stand with all that have been subject to
racial abuse and discrimination. We all need to raise our voices and be heard
for change to happen. We all have a role to play in fighting prejudice and
racism.
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