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Our thoughts are with our
@metpoliceuk
mounted colleague thrown from her horse during disorder in Whitehall, London yesterday.
Although hospitalised, thankfully she did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
To honour
#GeorgeFloyd
& respect his family please protest peacefully👍🏿
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#BlackHistoryMonthUK
got even more special for our former NBPA President
@Tola_Munro
who passed the Inspector Promotion process with
@ASPolice
👍🏿
Congratulations from all of us.
Truly well deserved
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And this 👇👇👇is exactly the reason why police need to be representative of the communities they serve and not just on front line but in senior roles. Representation is important but progression is equally important, not one without the other
This Dallas Police Chief just stopped a rioter in his tracks and told him and others to stop attacking police:
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Celebrating the life of Britain’s first black police officer, John Kent (1805-1886), son of a former slave. John started his policing career in Maryport in 1835-1837
The blue plaque is a unique privilege for this Cumbrian hero
@Awazcumbria1
@Cumbriapolice
#KeepingRaceOnTheAgenda
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"I hope that today, people from all walks of life will consider how they can take an active role in building an inclusive society for everyone to live their best life, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, religion, disability or background"
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Congratulations from the
@nbpa
cabinet to our president
@andygeorgeni
and his partner who have been blessed with the arrival of a gorgeous baby boy on this beautiful Easter Monday morning 🎊🎉🎈🎊🎉🎈
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#prideofbritain
Well done PC Wayne Marques, hero of the
#LondonBridge
attack and
@BTPDiversity
best. We salute you
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May God give him eternal rest.
He will never be forgotten, may his soul rest in peace.
A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven.
RIP PC Andrew Harper
@ThamesVP
#PoliceFamily
#ThinBlueLine
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You couldn't make this up even if you tried
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The National Black Police Association sadly announces the passing of Sislin Fay Allen (83), who broke barriers as Britain’s first black policewoman. Please read our statement
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These scenes are shocking. Please respect our colleagues. This kind of behaviour is totally unacceptable
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Pleased for our colleague Ch. Supt Parm Sandhu who’s been cleared of this ridiculous allegation. We are disappointed the Met dragged this out when there was always going to be no case to answer. We agree with her this has been detrimental to her career...
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It is with extremely deep regret we announce the passing of our former Vice President Clive Morris MBE.
Rest In Peace dear colleague🙏
You will remain fondly in our memories
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BBC, showing an utterly deplorable lack of cultural awareness in the Naga Munchetty decision.
Do you want to know how many times we have been told to “Go black, Asian and minority ethnic people home” by racists?
Pretty much ALL OF US 😡
#standwithNaga
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Amazing Nicola Adams OBE Olympic Gold Medalist mentions her coach and his role. Key message for mentors/sponsors in policing
@Griffindares
Supt Asst and
@PoliceChiefs
"If talent/individuality of BAME officers is not recognised in policing, progress will be slow"
#NBPADerbys19
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Today mark's the start of Black History Month, an annual commemoration of the history, achievements and contributions of black people in UK. This year the theme is "migration". Follow us as we showcase the proud achievements and celebration events in policing this month
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Congratulations. Truly well deserved. We are over the 🌙
It is with great pleasure that we would like to inform you that our Chair DS Janet Hills has been awarded a MBE for her contribution to Policing & Community relations. You have worked tirelessly on behalf of others and are a true role model for so many
#NewYearsHonours2021
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Please see a message from our
@NBPAUK
President
@andygeorgeni
in memory of
#StephenLawrence
RIP Dear Stephen 🙏
#BecauseOfStephen
@sldayfdn
#stephenlawrencedaypledge
#SLDay23
#StephenLawrenceDay
#SLDF30YearsOn
#StephenLawrence
#ALegacyOfChange
#LiveYourBestLife
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"Because of Stephenwe can have hope for a better future."
#ChallengeAccepted
We’re delighted to announce the Fulbright-Stephen Lawrence Scholar Award in Policing, the first SL police funded award to help us share learning from his story supported by Baroness Lawrence.
#SLday
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We are extremely pleased at the outcome of this trial. Justice has indeed been served and history made in the memory of a victim cruelly murdered by the very people who were meant to protect him
#GeorgeFloydMattered
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Happy Diwali to all our colleagues and communities
Diwali, a festival of lights, celebrates a no of themes, including joy, forgiveness, knowledge, goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, and the legend of Rama and Sita. Put simply, the festival represents the triumph of good over evil.
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We urge all
@PoliceChiefs
to link in with their BPAs and BAME staff. Use their knowledge and expertise to maximise this recruitment opportunity to increase BAME representation in policing. Your existing staff are part of the solution.
#JoinThePolice
#keepraceontheagenda
A national campaign to recruit 20,000 more police officers launches today.
#JoinThePolice
See
@MHewittNPCC
’s full statement at
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Our very own talented, beautiful and inspirational Police Sergeant and NBPA executive
@Janet_Hills
@MetBPA
makes it as a 2020 Women of Influence. What a memorable way to celebrate
#IWD2020
An amazing
@BAMEWomenPolice
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Next keynote speaker is
@BarristerAbi
newly appointed Chair of the Independent Scrutiny Panel set up by
@PoliceChiefs
to hold policing to account for the Race Action plan introduced after
#GeorgeFloyd
& the
#BlackLivesMatter
movement
#nbpaconference2021
#BlackHistoryMonth2021
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Welcome to Black History Month. We hope all your planned events go well.
Please tag
@nbpauk
so we can flood social media by helping to publicise events across the 🌎
#Blackhistorymonth2022
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To celebrate
#BlackHistoryMonth
2020 we will bring you a collection of events and stories shared by police forces across the country. Please tune in as we recognise the valuable contribution black communities have made and still making to achieve freedom, justice and equality
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BBC News - BAME women in the police: 'There aren't many women of colour'
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Sgt Lungu said: "Some of the changes that we hoped to see after the Macpherson report have stalled, or in some cases gone backward.
"Talented people, regardless of skin colour, find their progress has stalled. You have to say there remains a problem."
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#ProudToBe
#BlackHistoryMonth2021
"I cant tell you how proud I am as the 1st Black Police and Crime Commissioner and speaking today at the
#nbpaconference2021
" Bedfordshire PCC Festus Akinbusoye
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Meet PC Jamal Al-Shabazz a credit to
@MerseyPolice
serving his community for over 29 yrs. We asked communities to describe their relationship with police n they pointed to him. An exemplary example of why policing need more officers like Jamaal for the valuable skills they bring
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Hajj and Eid mubarak to all our colleagues and communities across the world 🌎 May tomorrow bring blessings, joy and happiness for you and your loved ones
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Congratulations to
@MetBPA
on their 25 year anniversary tonight being celebrated
@UKParliament
with guests.
You heroes led the way and the rest of the movement in the UK are forever grateful 👏🏿👏🏿
#KeepingRaceOnTheAgenda
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Truly well deserved. Rani has been a dedicated public servant all her life. Best wishes from all of us. You make us proud 👏
I am so
#happy
&
#proud
that PC Rani Gundhu has been awarded a
#QueensPoliceMedal
for her tireless & unwavering work within policing & the community over the last 34 years 👮🏽🎖
On behalf of everyone at
@WMPolice
@WMPBAPA
we are so PROUD of you & thankful for all your service🙌🏽
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Our position statement on Institutional Racism in policing 👇👇 following our discussions with
@PoliceChiefs
on the urgent need to progress the Race Action Plan to help improve community confidence & legitimacy in UK policing following
#GeorgeFloyd
#BLM
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Stephen Lawrence's brother writes an open letter to teachers and students to mark the first national day of commemoration for the teenager who was murdered in south London 1993.
#StephenLawrenceDay
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To end a perfect day, we got n opportunity to present on
@BBCNews
why
#NBPADerbys19
is an important milestone in valuing diversity. "Policing by consent" is the cornerstone of UK Policing and
#BAME
officers n staff need to be seen as part of the solution not the problem
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And just in case you missed it today, here is a short message from
@andygeorgeni
President of
@NBPAUK
from
#nbpaconference2021
We are all
#ProudToBe
#BlackHistoryMonth2021
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One of our legendary and inspirational leader is retiring after 30 years serving the police and communities. Not many have stood for fairness & justice both within n outside for our communities and staff like our
@Janet_Hills
Chair of
@MetBPA
Wishing you all the very best
30yrs ago today I stepped across into the thin blue line. There have been ups & there have been downs but my most lasting memories have been the places & people I have met & worked with over the years. Onto the next exciting chapter 😁
#SixthOfTheMonthClub
#JanmaJournals
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Our visible and inspirational
#BAMEwomeninpolicing
@ShabnamChaudhri
@SuptParm
@Janet_Hills
@deejay_01
@rozila_kana
at
@metpoliceuk
at
#newscotlandyard
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We recognise there is a link between being black, Asian or minority ethnic & COVID-19 deaths, especially for healthcare workers. We await further evidence & despite Windrush fears, encourage our BAME communities to please keep using A&E. We want you to get treatment & stay safe.
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Our thoughts with families & loved ones of
#LondonBombings
victims who sadly lost their lives and all those who survived the terrible attack.
The pain will be felt across the nation today & more so by our colleagues in emergency services. Our thoughts are with all of you 🙏
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The longest serving female police officer in England and Wales is recognised in
#QueensBirthdayHonours
"PC" Rani Gundhu joined West Midlands Police in 1980 and this in itself highlights the need for prioritising lack of progression for
@BAMEWomenPolice
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Today we sadly stand together in solidarity with our colleagues and communities across the 🇬🇧 and send a message of support to the families of
#leerigby
and the 22 victims of the
#ManchesterArena
victims.
They will never be forgotten 🙏
#LestWeForget
#WeStandTogether
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This week is Race Equality Week!
#ItsEveryonesBusiness
to tackle race inequality.
#RaceEqualityWeek2023
@andygeorgeni
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We are extremely saddened to hear of the appalling incident involving the deaths of 39 people in Essex.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those who have died and with the men and women in our emergency services who are having to deal with this horror today.
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Congratulations from all of us
Massive
#Congratulations
to
@KarenGeddes18
on her Temporary Promotion to Superintendent within
@WMPolice
👑🙌🏽
Continually breaking boundaries and very well deserved
#Proud
@WMPBAPA
@NBPAUK
@DiversityWMP
@Hunter1_lj
@nicolabeckford
@Noel_Phillips
@PhoenixNewsUK
@CosmopolitanUK
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The vibrancy and diversity in the room speaks volumes at the
#NBPADerbys19
This conference gives
#BAME
police officers and staff a platform and embraces the value and cultural competency they bring to UK policing
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Eid Mubarak to all our colleagues across the world 🌎 May you all have a blessed Eid with your friends and families
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"Let us view the legitimate anger, manifesting itself now in different ways, with nuance and care. The overwhelming majority have a point. We need to listen to our communities, and our people, and focus on what we in the UK can do better."
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BBC News - New York City names first female police chief
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This attack is totally unacceptable. This is an attack on our colleagues and everything we stand for. We hope the offenders are brought to justice.
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Working hard for black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and their cops...
#KeepingRaceOnTheAgenda
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The cabinet have had three productive days in Belfast.
We have spent time getting to know each other, setting our priorities and responsibilities linked to our roles and devising a plan for 2024. The future looks bright as we work to make policing a service we are all proud of
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NHS organisations will be required to set their own targets for black and minority ethnic representation...
NHSI wants to see a shift in culture and leadership across the NHS... senior teams and boards.
@YvonneCoghill1
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Welcome to
#StephenLawrenceDay
conference being hosted at
@CollegeofPolice
An amazing array of speakers and a huge audience both physically and on line
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And some more great news
#BlackHistoryMonth2020
Two of our officers who drove forward work to improve diversity in the force’s recruitment have been recognised by the Queen. Chief Inspector Mo Aziz and PC Ruth Honegan have both been awarded the British Empire Medal
#QueensHonours
#BirthdayHonours
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All the best from all of us at
@NBPAUK
Thank you for the exemplary service you provided to the communities of
@WMPolice
Today is my last working day - I am not ashamed to say I cried - it has been a privilege to serve as a police officer. Thank you for all messages, the presents and cakes (lots of cakes 😂
#yesyoucan
@JobsWMP
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Congratulations to PC Richie Paines 🎖️being recognised in the New Year's Honours List.
@swpbpa
have been the corner stone of the
#NBPA
. All the best in your retirement
#NewYearsHonours
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Stephen Lawrence Day is coming on 22nd April 2021..
A legacy for change
Please watch and share 👇👇
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As the 1st session of the
#NBPAConference2021
comes to an end we reflect on the cultural diversity of our speakers & our colleagues in the room. Amazing organisation by our brilliant hosts
@bedspolice
and a huge 👏 to
@CCGarryForsyth
@Fest4BedsPCC
for their support. Stay tuned
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Remembering 25 years ago a young man walked out of his house in London after saying goodbye to his dad Neville and never returned. His mother and father have fought tirelessly for justice, and our country, justice system and policing are forever changed
#StephenLawrence25
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Wishing all our communities and colleagues across the 🌎 a peaceful and blessed month of
#Ramadan2021
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And a true credit to the force.
@KarenGeddes18
was a devoted
@nbpauk
cabinet member until recently
#BlackHistoryMonth
The first black female to reach chief inspector rank in
@WMPolice
is
@KarenGeddes18
who has been with the force since 1992 and currently works in Force CID
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Powerful speech from Ch Supt Coretta Hine
@kent_police
describing her mothers
#ProudToBe
journey as a nurse and her own journey. Success would be going back and feeling a sense of belonging in our own forces. Key tips resilience, determination & self belief
#nbpaconference2021
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Black and in the police: 'I've been called a traitor'
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Unfortunately Wayne Marques couldn’t join us for
#NBPABelfast2018
so we went to see him at his London Bridge Police Station & presented this unique award in recognition of his outstanding bravery above and beyond the call of duty.
Thanks
@BTPDiversity
@metbpa
for helping organise
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Good morning. Welcome to the
#nbpaconference
Cheltenham 2022. Amazing vibrancy in the air. Follow us for the highlights today. Fantastic range of speakers.
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Sir Macdonald Trevor "Because in the end, we are changed by what we see. Just as we are changed ...when we are seen."
Our stories are unique. 👇Uzma's story
@PCUAmireddy
@NYorksPolice
@BAMEWomenPolice
#BlackHistoryMonth
Share your stories with
@NBPAUK
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Proud to announce .. Karen is one of our executives and a brilliant one. Congratulations Karen 👏👏
We are happy to announce that Chief Inspector Karen Geddes (
@KarenGeddes5008
) of the West Midlands Police (
@WMPolice
) has been shortlisted as an
#EthnicityAwards
Top 10 BAME Inspirational Leader! 🙌
Check out the other nominees at
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Well done to
@349Rahouf
for being an exemplary role model for police as well as for our communities
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"Senior Metropolitan police chief says incidents captured by cameras worn on officers’ bodies, recorded examples of “poor communication, a lack of patience, [and] a lack of de-escalation before use of force is introduced”.
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Heartfelt appreciation and gratitude from
@NBPAUK
and all our
#NBPADerbys19
delegates for
@DerbysPolice
@DerbyshireBPA
and their brilliant cadets for hosting such an amazing conference
#NBPADerbys19
.....
Genuinely if
@DerbysPolice
planned all conferences .......
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
We will remember them
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Stunned & shocked by the sentencing decision for our colleague & friend Supt Robyn Williams. She receives this perverse outcome despite being the only one of 17 recipients of this vile video who did not view it.
Why is she, a black female here? Injustice & Institutional Racism1/2
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“Excellent news regarding the Disciplinary Appeals Panel decision in Northumbria.
“It’s the...
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased and all the victims in the
#Readingattack
🙏🙏
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Next up is our charming and inspirational Vice President
@deejay_01
reminding all of us again why we are here today and why its important that we make the Race Action Plan work in policing
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Commander Dr Alison Heydari is an executive level officer in the Met Police, in charge of local policing and the most senior female black officer in UK. Alison is an inspirational leader, change maker, a voice for the future
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Poignant moment in the history of
@NBPAUK
#NBPADerbys19
as our officers and staff from across UK
@DerbysPolice
cadets and communities in Derby came together to hold a 1 min silence in front of
#KnifeAngel
in memory of all the victims of
#knifecrime
Time stood still .......
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Welcome today to the new Sikh Association
@nspauk
launched today in Birmingham
@WMPolice
Opening by
@DaveThompsonCC
: “Staff networks are crucial to policing... On the frontline dealing with local issues... Very much an operational role.”
Reflecting the communities we serve.”
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Next is
@andygeorgeni
President of
@NBPAUK
reminding police officers, police staff, police forces and leaders again "the struggle for equality is never easy but history will remind us ......"
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A peaceful and happy
#Hanukkah2020
to all our communities and colleagues across the 🌎
This year has presented its own challenges but soon we will celebrate the festival of lights 🕎 together
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NBPA UK statement on the death of
#GeorgeFloyd
#seanrigg
@Justice4Chris
@WMPBAPA
@MetBPA
@TheRealnbpa
@Atlanta_Police
Chief Erika Shields
@PoliceChiefs
@UKHomeSecretary
#icantbreathe
#dalianatkinson
#ripdalian
#BlackLivesMatter
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