The organisers of a Black Lives Matter solidarity event held on Tenby’s Castle Beach on Wednesday said it was great to see so many people turn up and show their support for the movement, and stand up to racism in Pembrokeshire.

Working in tandem with Stand Up to Racism West Wales the organisers held the BLM protest and solidarity event on the sands of Tenby from around 6 pm, with all involved gathering to take a knee to show support, whilst speakers highlighted some of the issues surrounding racism across the UK. The protest was said to be orderly, friendly and peaceful.

“Regarding the protest - it was great to see so many people turn up and show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement, and stand up to racism in Pembrokeshire,” said one of the organisers.

“We’re holding another protest at the same place and time next week and we hope that people continue to express their support and get involved. Stand up to Racism West Wales is petitioning for a change in the curriculum, calling for local councils to teach pupils about black Welsh and British history, and we encourage people to support this cause.”