Southwark Stands Together is a Southwark Council initiative, led by Cllr Johnson Situ, Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning. The borough-wide project is in response to the killing of George Floyd and the injustice and racism experienced by Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

The initiative will lead to a workplan of commitments and actions, assigned to the council, businesses and key organisations to implement change.

As part of the work we are carrying out a listening exercise with communities and organisations across the borough, as well as council staff.

Three listening events will explore the impact of racism, injustice and inequality on our communities. We will share knowledge and hear about the experiences of individuals who live, work and visit Southwark. These sessions will unpack the grievances that have been brought to the forefront by the Black Lives Matter Movement as well the health inequalities highlighted by Covid-19 in a bid to understand what needs to change and how Southwark can stand together to deliver a fairer and more equal society.

Please reserve your place at one of the three sessions below.

Session one: Monday 29 June 2020, 6pm to 8.30pm (online via Zoom)

Session two: Tuesday July 7 2020, 6pm to 8.30pm (online via Zoom)

Session three: Tuesday July 14 2020, 2.30pm to 5.00pm (online via Zoom)

Session four: Tuesday July 28 2020, 6pm to 8.30pm (online via Zoom)

There will also be opportunities for people to contribute through offline activities around the borough.