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Jun 2020
A new group has been established in Harrogate to support the protests being held around the world following the death of George Floyd in the USA.
Black Lives Matter Harrogate has more than 400 members on Facebook after being established at the beginning of the week.
While organisers say they will not be setting up marches like those seen elsewhere - such as London, pictured above - because of the risks during the Covid-19 pandemic, they wanted to give people in Harrogate a place to discuss racial equality and show their support.
Dianna-Roxanne Kananowitz, who set up the group, said:
A former teacher, Pajwa strongly believes educating and setting good examples to children is vital in giving them the confidence to stand up for equality. Showing love and care for people, he said, will generate more of the same and make a better society for everyone.
He likened the Black Lives Matter movement to the support shown for the NHS and key workers from the beginning of the coronavirus crisis.
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