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THREAD: One of the most positive parts of #2020 for me was the anti-racist street movement that emerged in #Nottingham as part of #BLM. This started with a rally of 4,000 people on 7 June, after which 1,000 people marched through the city: 1/
In the weeks that followed some of those who saw a need for continued action on the streets came together and founded @NottsUAR, which held weekly open assemblies throughout the summer, generally attended by between 50 and 200 people & often followed by spontaneous marches. 2/
Most of those taking part were young people, new to organised politics and utterly defiant: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCBZc1QD9Ox/ Between the weekly assemblies NUAR activists organised in their local neighbourhoods to knock on doors, put up posters and distribute anti-racist literature.
After long debate the campaign arrived at a set of demands connecting Britain's racist immigration controls with racism in the criminal justice system. They called a march in August on this platform, which won support from many local orgs:
NUAR also made common cause with other struggles, sending a delegation to support a @followMFJ demonstration at Yarls Wood & joining in solidarity with a Trans Rights protest. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEwoRKqD3c5/ & organised online education: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUgYI98jKXQbPZ1_iOhLUsQ/videos
An assortment of racists and conspiracy theorists assembled in Nottingham from across the country on 22 August, declaring their intention to force NUAR off the streets. With the help of many other groups and individuals, NUAR stood their ground:
NUAR is still going, with its next protest 2 Jan. Hundreds of people have gained important experience and knowledge through this process, and whatever struggles emerge next will be stronger for this. Lastly, need to note that @NottsRcg has played an important role throughout.
