Statement on Black Lives Matter

On 2nd June we took part in #blackouttuesday to show our solidarity in response to Black Lives Matter.

Here is our statement:

The Museum of Croydon stands in solidarity and in defiance of systemic racism which impacts our communities. We are committed to anti-racism and as a Museum for Croydon we have a duty to ensure the voices of our Black communities are heard. We aim to provide a radical space for everyone and today we provide that space by being silent to amplify the voices of those who have been denied by the colour of their skin. 

Museums have a role to play in questioning, provoking and providing a space for debate and most importantly learning from the mistakes of the past and present to better our futures. Black Lives Matter.