Last week we posted a petition to get black history taught in our schools. Since then over 4000 signatures have been added. While all of the signatures may not be down to our involvement we have to acknowledge that it’s still progress.
But is it enough? 11 months after launching the petition only 40,000 (out of the 100,000 necessary) signatures have been received, it is with regret that we here at GRM Daily only got the word about the petition with a just under a month to go.
With cases of police brutality and the rise of blatant criminal injustices taking place, social media is often the platform used to vent and scream ‘change’ against the organisations that keep getting away with it. With a positive solution being put onto the horizon I ask this; why has the same not been done in regard to giving children the opportunity to learn, study and understand history from all cultures?
If you took time to read the petition you would understand that it holds merits far greater than Black history. It clearly states that it would give an opportunity for children to understand the diverse histories that helped contribute and mould Britannia in its entirety.
Now if there was petition to put a end to ‘stop & search’ I’m sure that it would take a matter of days, not months, to garner 100,000 signatures. Plus to play devils advocate if there was a petition to legalise marijuana, which in this country is considered illegal, would you sign with the uprise and openness of the use of it? Yeah that’s what I thought…
London is multicultural. England is multicultural. And while the national curriculum may teach the youth about the World War and the part Britain played, the next generation should be also given a chance to explore, peel back and gain knowledge of each others heritage.
A hot new freestyle comes out and we share it, a viral Vine appears and we share it. So why is it when something appears which can lead to small steps of positive change is the effort so lackadaisical?
I’ve heard people argue that they don’t want to give the government their email address or post code. Let’s get real… it’s far too late for that. Most of us have smart phones which multi-satellites can track at any one time. Ever thought about turning off the location access on your iPhone? No? Void your argument.
Still need more convincing about giving up your email and post code for this necessary cause? Give it a few months and polling cards will be placed through your door asking you to vote. If you’re over 18 ,whether you reside there or not, the government still have a place of reference to to find you.
Every day you might spend numerous hours scrolling through Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. More than likely tweeting preachy ideologies, or casting judgement on another individuals latest crep purchase on the gram. We’re all guilty. Granted, everyone has the right to do what they please with their spare time… but all this effort to sit on the internet and we can’t even reach 100,000 signatures in a year for an e-petition?
As a society we need to step up.
Its takes a few moments to fill in the details, and your email which will only be used to confirm you actually signed the petition, that is it!
If you’re not bothered that’s fair enough. If you feel this is just a preaching session, fair enough. But if we can teach the children about equality and maybe give them more understanding of the world, then maybe, just maybe, racial tension may ease for the next generation.
The closing date for the e-petition is 10/2/2015.
CLICK HERE to sign.
Words: Ren_Grm