MANCHESTER'S community has been devastated by the murders of shop-keeper Siddik Dada and taxi-driver Mohammed Sarwar, Their funeral was accompanied by a wave of protest.
Much of the city was brought to a standstill by a convoy of over 800 cars, most of them taxis, driven in solidarity and out of respect for Mr Sarwar.
A one day strike call was observed by most Manchester taxi bases and many shops along the procession route were closea as a mark of respect.
Anti-racist campaigners and black activists from all over Manchester have since united in the Mohammed Sarwar and Siddik Dada Memorial Committee to raise awareness around ine issue or racist al tacks.
The Committee is demanding that the police recognise the racist nature of the attacks and justice for the victims' families.
Now the Committee has called a demonstration in August 22, aiming to act as a Protest against the rising tied of racial violence A series of meetings to build for the demonstration have attracted wide support from the place in Withington, the comBirmingham Six released - but there are plenty of irish prisoners to be victimised munity in which Mr Dada lived and worked.
Addressed by Dada's sons as well as anti-racist campaigners, more than 100 people turned out, with many local residents pledging to play an active role in the campaign.
Following widespread media the Committee's profile and confidence are growing fast.
Support has now come in the Anti-Racist Alliance and a host of local groups such as the Newham Monitoring Project.
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