'Brummies united' in opposition to division

POSTER CAMPAIGN IN RESPONSE TO FLAGS AND FAR RIGHT RHETORIC

- JANE HAYNES News Reporter

ACALL has gone out to plaster Birmingham's _neighbourhoods with colourful posters instead of flags in a bid to show a “united front against hate”

Neighbours of all backgrounds, colours and faiths are behind the campaign and claim it is already gaining traction.

Supporters say many in the city are desperate to show that those proclaiming racial hate on political platforms, online and through the media do not speak for them.

They have decided to speak out in the face of the damaging and worrying rhetoric and misinformation being openly shared about migrants and refugees, fuelled by right-wing campaigns and influencers.

Initially a local campaign by a group of five neighbours in Kings Heath, the organisers now hope it will spread across the city and beyond.

“While others are choosing to sow division, we're choosing to flood Birmingham with a message of unity, peace and hope; they said.

The poster, carrying the slogan “Brummies united against racism and hate crime” has colourful thumbs up and peace symbols.