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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Abigail Malbon

What time is the 'take the knee' demonstration tonight?

A socially-distanced Take The Knee protest has been organised in support of Black Lives Matter and George Floyd in London this evening.

Stand Up to Racism South London has organised the protest in Brixton for 6pm on Wednesday, UK time.

#BlackLivesMatter protests have been taking place all over the world, including many across the UK.

Tonight's demonstration is planned as a peaceful and socially-distanced event.

(Stand Up To Racism South London)

Stand Up To Racism South London said: "This is a socially distanced demonstration. Please make sure to wear a face mask and maintain a safe distance.

"There will be stewards on site to help maintain this as well as some speakers."

Last week, those who couldn't attend protests or were sheilding at home were encouraged to take the knee at home. Stand Up To Racism's Sabby Dhalu said: “We call on people to ‘take the knee’ on their doorstep in solidarity with George Floyd, at 6pm, Wednesday, June 3.

"We stand for justice for George Floyd and say Black Lives Matter.”

There are a number of ways to support the BLM movement from home.

A number of charities and funds - such as the Minnesota Freedom Fund and the George Floyd Memorial Fund - are taking donations from members of the public, while petitions demanding justice have been circulating.

For those who want to learn more about racism and white privilege, a number of books have been recommended - including some for children.

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