Tuesday 9 June 2020

Meyne Wyatt Tells It Like It Is

The Black Lives Matter protests worldwide have sparked a re-examination here in Australia of race relations, with the microscope well and truly on black deaths in custody. Since the Royal Commission in 1991, at least 437 Aborigines have died in custody.

Last night on Q&A - which is on the ABC - our national treasure. Q&A is the premier media vehicle in this country for examining important issues. Last night it explored race relations in Australia.

The program finished with a powerful monologue from actor Meyne Wyatt. It is compelling viewing: