Protesters have taken to the streets of Lichfield for a Black Lives Matter demonstration.
The group joined the global movement with a gathering on Birmingham Road this afternoon (8th June).
Hundreds took part in the peaceful protest, holding up banners and signs at the roadside.
Black Lives Matter protest in Lichfield 
Black Lives Matter protest in Lichfield 
Black Lives Matter protest in Lichfield 
Black Lives Matter protest in Lichfield 
Black Lives Matter protest in Lichfield 
Black Lives Matter protest in Lichfield 
Black Lives Matter protest in Lichfield 
Black Lives Matter protest in Lichfield 
Black Lives Matter protest in Lichfield 
Black Lives Matter protest in Lichfield
I’d love to know what effect they think their little demonstration is going to have in little old Lichfield 😅
They’re trying though Harry, that’s the point. They’re showing solidarity against racism instead of sitting and tweeting about it. Why so spiteful?
The US police have a long history of brutality, and it’s not always race related as the Daniel Shaver case in Mesa, Arizona demonstrates. I don’t recall any protests about that, definitely not in Lichfield anyway. It’s mainly young people looking for an excuse to protest and in certain cities, opportunist criminals. Demonstrating outside Lichfield train station for the killing of a man in the US…. ALL LIVES MATTER!
Over 100?? Sounds like that must be a police estimate of the crowd size. I reckon well over 1000, though I didn’t try to do a count. Someone must have done a proper count. Let’s have the true number Lichfield Live.
YES!!!!!!!!! Go little protestors in little old Lichfield!!!!!!! Hear hear Penny!!!!! 👊🏼 Let’s abolish systemic racism once and and for all
Spot on, Harry! It’s far more effective to tackle racism by making snide comments under local news stories.
It’s part of a global demo Harry, go back to your x-box.
Wheres the social distancing Lol Buisness is trying to recover and spending lots £££££s ! on 2m stand apart lol
p.s save the NHS
hope mommy and daddy pays the fines and police Costs Tweet Tweet
Harry – they are helping to identify the less enlightened, blinkered and ignorant amongst us.
So, that is our MP, you…I’m sure there will be more.
Good job so far. Well done to all who took the time to take part.
Good to see decent people doing something here. Harry, it’s especially important in a place like Lichfield, the majority being white people, and potentially vote for institutional racism election after election without realising. They need to see that their actions can have an impact on how racism is dealt with in our constituency and our nation.
It’s positive for our young people to see this sort of solidarity. It’s symbolic! Shame there are small minded people who cannot see this.
Oh dear Harry, what a totally misguided view. In fact a stereotypical view that may well of come from someone of white privilege. From tiny acorns oak trees grow, and though this may have been a small protest it fills we with optimism for the future. But Harry, you carry on making your comments dismissing others for actually making a stand….because your voice has already been drowned out by the “little demonstration”….
I was there. The vast, vast majority were wearing masks and keeping a safe distance apart. There was an atmosphere of respectful solidarity. It was an honour to be part of it. Thank you to those who organised it.
Why in London are so many killings involving gangs. Remember the Neachel riots in Birmingham,Indians verses west Indians. They are as much racist as everyone just don’t want to admit it
Well done to the protestors.
It’s important in a white affluent city to show solidarity.
I hope that one of the impacts of this movement will be for decent, ordinary people to reconsider who they vote for in future.
You may say I’m a dreamer…
I was also there. Organiser came round with a tape measure to make households stayed 2m apart and the police liaison made sure we all stayed where we were. Only trouble was a couple of idiots drinking and chanting “all lives matter” who quickly got caught by the attending police officers.
This is so good to see. Well done Lichfield.
I have been told our council leader wrote a personal and impressive message regarding this issue on social media over the weekend.
It is reassuring that locally we have a senior Conservative politician more in step with the views of the majority of local people. Our MP must please take note.
Well done everyone who took the time to attend and thank you to the organisers. It gives me hope that Lichfield which is predominantly white is supporting this movement and telling the world that it’s not ok to stay silent just because the issue doesn’t directly harm them.
And for those concerned about the spread of covid 19, I saw more social distancing and PPE being worn than I did in Aldi this morning.
What with and for this is Britain not the USA. Our police do policing with consent in the USA a policeman who carries a gun can be facing someone of any colour carrying a concealed weapon. Do you ask excuse me are you armed of course not.
Well done protestors ! Lichfield needs this .
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men (and for the purpose of equality, woman….my words) to do nothing.”
ALL LIFE MATTERS .
I was also there and endorse all the positive comments. Sad that so many people (possibly white?) are so ignorant. The vast majority of rioting in Birmingham (during the 80’s, which I assume Mike is referring to) took place in Lozells and Handsworth and was as a result of the oppression and deprivation suffered by mainly British people (born here) of multiple different ethnicities. There was very little in Nechells (spelling!) and the first person to appear in court was ……..WHITE!!
Learn your facts or stay silent!
Barry Scott – yes, Doug Pullen made a very impressive and passionate statement over the weekend. It was lovely to read such a measured but clearly angry response from an official. I’m not a Conservative but, Mr Pullen has really impressed me on a number of occasions. He’s everything our MO should be, really.
Harry – you’re sounding an awful lot like an apologist for racism mate. Tread carefully.
All life matters is such a stupidly ignorant thing to say.
I assume anyone saying it has never experienced systemic racism.
I wish I’d known about this, I’d have driven past to honk support to everyone.
To anyone saying All Lives Matter – we know – thats obvious and not the point – all lives matter but black lives are the ones in danger at the moment. All Lives are not being treated as equal, this is what we’re trying to change.
Harry please do me one favour don’t comment again.. Your making matters worse not for yourself but anyone around you….. Any peaceful protest is proof we have solidarity…. Every life matters. But unfortunately you’ve made everyone realise that not everyone is equal, no matter where the protests are they are speaking out load for a reason. Don’t ever comment on what you don’t know…
Sahra Reed, Mark Duggan, Sheku Bayoh, Christopher Alder, Shukri Abdi, Jimmy Mubenga, Smiley Culture, Michael Powell, Leon Briggs, Ricky Bishop, Brain Douglas, Joy Gardner, Sean Rigg, Cynthia Jarrett, Leon Patterson, Cherry Grace, Derek Bennett, Kingsley Burrell, Faruk Ali, Mark Nunes, Roger Sylvester, Azelle Rodney, Habib Ullah, Adrian Thompson, Seni Lewis, Jean Charles de Menezes, Demetre Frazer, Aston McLean, Anthony Grainger, Rocky Bennett, Alton Manning. These are just a few names of BRITISH citizens who were killed because of their race. Do not say this is an “American issue”. Racism is systemic and our country is built off of those systems. I was there at the protest today, organised by my friend 18 year old Daisy Barker, and I can tell you that the protest was not just for the killing of George Floyd, it was to stand in solidarity with all those who have been affected by racism which includes those within this country. As for the effect the protest will have on “little old Lichfield” it has already sparked conversations with figures such as the Lichfield labour representative who has asked for advice on how to make changes to this city as a result of this protest. Also to those masking their racism behind their supposed concern for social distancing, where was that same energy on VE Day when people across the country had street parties that didn’t follow the 2m rule? Or does that concern only apply to you when trying to silence the voices of black people and their allies? No lives matter until black lives do.
Yet we didn’t march in protest for the abused children of Rotherham and countless other children abused under our noses in our own country. No virtue signally street cred in that issue I suppose, or was your fear to great.
Think of the children!
I see the most of the protestors were teenagers…
Standing up against racism is one thing , but ” Black Lives Matter ” is apposed to capitalism , believes the Police is ” institutionally racist ” , and the country we live in is fundamentally ” racist” ….not just contains racism . Understanding what they want might not be what we all agree with .
1 RACE ……….
THE HUMAN RACE ……….
By the way, saying ‘All Lives Matter’ right now is the same as saying ‘All Jobs Matter’ during the Clap for the NHS . It’s dumb and irrelevant. Of course, all lives matter. No one is saying they don’t. But black lives are the most historically oppressed and racism is STILL prevalent in 21st century society. All lives won’t matter until black lives do.
Loved the protest: I was very proud to be there :)
Well done to the organisers and to the participants for keeping social distance and wearing masks.
In normal times I’d be with you but my partner had to shield and I can’t take any chances.
What a good thing to see. I’d have taken part if I’d known in advance…
For those that say “why do this in Lichfield”, exactly for the fact that our community is predominantly white and we need to stand up and show our support to those who need it, not sit in a bubble expecting others to solve it.
For those who say “all lives matter”, yes they do. However, white lives are not put at risk to the same extent. They are not restricted to the same degree. They are not subject to the same abuse.
So we should stand up to point out what should be obvious. Skin colour is not a valid reason to treat anyone any differently. Bringing equality and fairness can only be a positive thing in society, so let’s fight for those who need our support to get it.
Glad it was peaceful unlike London and Birmingham
Honestly if you respond to this with “all lives matter” then educate yourselves because you’re making a fool of yourself! No one is claiming “only black lives matter”. If you really believe all lives matter then act like it and support people of colour in receiving the respect and the fundamental human rights they should have in the first place because you’re arrogance is appalling!
Is this a joke? I mean, really; I know we’ve all been shut indoors for several weeks and are desperate for something to do but since when do we involve ourselves in the policing policies of the U.S? And when are we going to address the fact that despite the fact that black and African Americans make up 12% of the U.S. population, they are responsible for 52% of all murders? And the fact that of the 400 people killed in police custody in the U.S. in 2019, 233 were white? Don’t hear much noise from the ‘#whitelivesmatter’ movement. Don’t even get me started on defacing Churchill monuments. Millennials eh? Who needs em?!
yes equality is good but when all of them get coronavirus they wont be taking then will they #socialdistancing #deathfiguresrise #contagionstupity
It’s not black lives matter
Everyone’s life matters
Stop being racist
Wasn’t expecting to see this. It’s very encouraging, and well done to all the people who took part. Proud of my city today!
Mike as a Brummie, could l please just point out that the spelling is Nechells but then there seem to be a few inaccuracies in your comment.
I understand what the crowds were there for but I have to say as a lone woman driver at 6pm tonight on my way back from work I found it extremely intimidating to have signs being thrust at my car and people falling and walking in the road I had to stop several times and what little I did see did not all seem like a quiet protest please have a thought for motorists when having your peaceful protests as I am sure that if someone had gone under my wheels it would be me being blamed not the people shoving on the pavements
What I have learned today is that we can now open up our businesses and churches don’t you think?
Imagine if everyone who makes negative comments put half the amount of energy into educating themselves about the BLM movement, the world would be a much nicer place.
So glad to see a level of solidarity and support for the movement in Lichfield. I’ve just moved to the area and I’m sad that I missed this protest. Ignore the comments of hate that detract from what’s really important right now. Let’s work together to achieve a fairer, safer world.
The vast majority of protestors today were indeed young. As an older person, I am reassured that they can see the inequalities in society and are prepared to speak up, unlike the ignorant, white-privileged members of society.
As for those who like statistics, the population of Staffordshire is approximately 98% white – now look up the Staffordshire Police figures for “stop and search” and “arrests”, based on ethnicity!
@Anya have a read of ‘The vision of the anointed’ by Thomas Sowell, Economist and Political thinker, and then get back to me. There are plenty of clips of his lectures on youtube. By the way he is African American.