Brummies United Against Racism

In March 2022, neighbours in Moseley were shocked to find hateful leaflets from the far-right group 'Patriotic Alternative' scattered on our doorsteps—designed to sow fear and division. But rather than letting hate take root, we chose to fight back with something far stronger: unity.

We created a simple, yet powerful, poster: Brummies United Against Racism and Hate Crime. Our goal was clear: turn the tide of negativity into something positive, and flood our city with a message of hope.

Before long, others wanted to join in. Residents from neighbouring streets began asking for copies of the poster to display in their windows. Thanks to the support of local businesses, councillors, and the Birmingham community, our message quickly spread—what began in one neighbourhood has now become a city-wide movement.

In the wake of rising tensions, hundreds of people across Birmingham have joined 'Brummies United Against Racism' to help spread the poster campaign across their neighbourhoods.

At the September full council meeting, Birmingham Councillors from all parties, expressed their support for the poster campaign.

How you can get involved:

1.⁠ ⁠Download and display our poster, click here.

2.⁠ ⁠Donate and share our fundraiser so we can print thousands of posters and stickers and distribute them for FREE across our city. Click here.

3.⁠ ⁠Ask your local councillor to print posters and have them displayed in libraries and other public buildings.

4 . Join our Facebook group.

On 28th September, the campaign issued the following statement: we are still awaiting a response.

Statement from Brummies United Against Racism

We are deeply alarmed by the rise in racist attacks taking place across our city, including the rape of a woman in Oldbury and the attack on a 12-year-old boy in a park in Yardley. Birmingham has long stood as a proud symbol of diversity, solidarity, and community — but these recent events threaten that identity.

We are especially concerned about the growing anti-migrant and xenophobic narratives being pushed in political discourse and the media. These narratives are not just words — they are fuelling racism and directly contributing to the uptick in racist abuse, harassment, and violence we are now witnessing on our streets.

Let us be clear: this is not acceptable, and it must not be allowed to continue.

We call on our political leaders — the Leader of Birmingham City Council, the West Midlands Mayor, and the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner — to break their silence. We urge them to publicly and unequivocally condemn these racist attacks and the toxic narratives that are enabling them.

Racism is not a fringe issue. It is a threat to the safety, dignity, and cohesion of our communities. Our leaders must show moral courage, not political convenience.

We also call on all Brummies — of every background — to stand united against hate. We must not allow division to take root in our city. Now, more than ever, we need collective action, solidarity, and leadership that reflects the values of justice, equality, and humanity.

Brummies United Against Racism

brummiesunited@gmail.com