Last day to register to vote

In local and Mayoral elections, today (18th April) is the last day to register to vote. It couldn’t be simpler: Go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk, fill in the download and pop into your local authority. Job done.

By ensuring you are registered and willing to vote, your voice along with others will democratically demand social and racial justice. On May 3rd, you can then give your vote to the candidate or candidates who you feel are best placed and committed to tackling those areas - unemployment, policing, housing, health, education - in which there is a persistent race penalty.

Just today the new think tank, Elevation Networks, run by the dynamic founder Samuel Kasumu, launched his research findings on Black students that make shocking reading.

The report highlights:

• Black graduates are three times more likely to be unemployed that white graduates.
• Black students believe they will face considerable discrimination when attempting to pursue a career in legal services, media, fashion and the financial industry.

These and other race penalty factors, such as the alarming levels of ‘Stop and Search’ that BME communities are subjected to, mean that we must act collectively to demand that our elected representatives begin to effectively address these concerns.

Registering to vote is a small but crucial step in the process of demanding greater racial equality.

Let's make sure we have a voice.

www.aboutmyvote.co.uk

Simon Woolley