Emma Barnett Instagram – What was striking this week was how much healing needed to be done, and was already taking place, writes Emma Barnett.
“From the manicurist in Liverpool raising thousands for her local library and community hub which had been set alight, to the man in Hartlepool fundraising for the mosque that was targeted (but thankfully protected) to show support for the Muslim community, people were moved to try and help. And by the end of the week that was, these stories were becoming as much a part of the riots as the riots themselves, and it was heartening.
“It is easy to feel powerless in the face of senseless violence and racism, but a picture was emerging of how big and small acts were changing the face of the week that took everyone by surprise, from politicians to police to those simply living their lives.”
⬆️ Read @emmabarnett’s latest column at the link in @theipaper’s bio. | Posted on 11/Aug/2024 13:30:15
