We are going to work it out together 😎 all of a sudden I’m having the best day ever.
With greatest respect, We Charge Genocide – DC/Black Lives Matter
United Kingdom (10 SEPT 2021) Read the full article BLM gives cautious welcome to Queen’s reported backing
Sir Ken Olisa, the first black lord-lieutenant for London, revealed to Channel 4 that he had discussed racism with members of the royal household in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in the US. Asked whether the palace supported BLM, Olisa said: “The answer is easily yes.”
In June, the palace said it “must do more”.
His comments come after a period in which the royal family’s record on race has come under scrutiny. In their Oprah Winfrey interview earlier this year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex accused an unnamed member of the royal family of racism, while the Guardian revealed in June that the Queen was personally exempt from laws that prohibit refusing to employ someone on the grounds of their race or ethnicity.
In the Winfrey interview, Meghan said an unnamed royal – not the Queen or Duke of Edinburgh – raised concerns with Harry before the birth of their son, Archie, about how dark their son Archie’s skin tone might be.
The couple also suggested racism could have been a factor behind the decision to deny Archie security protection and the title of prince.
The Queen later issued a statement saying that the issues raised would be dealt with privately but that “some recollections may vary”. The Duke of Cambridge said: “We’re very much not a racist family.”
Cry haters Cry 😢 (poor thang , lol)
