Black Lives Matter

Please note that this article was published prior to the new brand name of PREACH Inclusion® on 25 April 2024, so you will notice references to BAME in Property.

A short message from our founder, Priya Shah.

The tragic murder of George Floyd has sparked anger, frustration and heartbreak to Black communities in America and around the world. Many other ethnicities have spoken up about the atrocities and racism facing Black people, which is an important action to take.

We would like to remind employers that your Black colleagues might be feeling angry, upset and might need more support. Please consider this over the coming days and weeks.

The outrage we are seeing is part of a deep-rooted structural racism, which Black people around the world face on a daily basis. We all have a responsibility to educate ourselves and call out racism. In the workplace this means getting your ethnic colleague’s name right, for example or calling out that colleague who makes a racist remark - please don’t be a bystander, your inaction can speak volumes.

Those who are in a privilege position can make a difference by doing the above, but also acknowledging how such privileges have reinforced racism in the workplace, and have prevented Black people and other ethnic minorities from having the same opportunities.

Diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance.

This statement was originally posted on our Twitter page.