Whitey Ford
08-18-2018, 11:22 AM
A number of Melbourne mayors are standing in solidarity with the Australian-African community, calling for an end to fear-mongering over "African gangs". (https://www.sbs.com.au/news/melbourne-mayors-call-for-end-to-african-gangs-talk) :pat :pat :pat :pat
Eight Melbourne mayors have called for unity and end to the talk about so-called "African gangs" which has repeatedly made news headlines this year.
African-Australian leaders in Victoria have said the “gang” rhetoric is an example of fear-mongering and has vilified their community to the point some now feel unwelcome in the state.
Mayors from Melbourne’s Darebin, Moreland, Whittlesea, Hume, Yarra, Knox, Monash and Melton councils joined Australian-African community leader Maker Mayek in a public show of solidarity in the suburb of Brunswick on Monday.“We stand together to say that we value the contribution of these residents, deeply appreciate the diversity of culture and experience they bring to our cities,” City of Moreland Mayor John Kavanagh said.
https://i.imgur.com/27GAxCd.jpg
Eight Melbourne mayors have called for unity and end to the talk about so-called "African gangs" which has repeatedly made news headlines this year.
African-Australian leaders in Victoria have said the “gang” rhetoric is an example of fear-mongering and has vilified their community to the point some now feel unwelcome in the state.
Mayors from Melbourne’s Darebin, Moreland, Whittlesea, Hume, Yarra, Knox, Monash and Melton councils joined Australian-African community leader Maker Mayek in a public show of solidarity in the suburb of Brunswick on Monday.“We stand together to say that we value the contribution of these residents, deeply appreciate the diversity of culture and experience they bring to our cities,” City of Moreland Mayor John Kavanagh said.
https://i.imgur.com/27GAxCd.jpg