Hundreds of people, led by the Mayor of Hammersmith and Fulham , marched in a protest against racism.
At Shepherd's Bush Green protesters gathered for a short demonstration before heading out with councillor Mercy Umeh with her Mayoral chains followed by crowds of people waving placards and chanting 'Hope Not Hate', on Sunday (July 17).
People of all ages and races gathered for the special 'Unity Day' event, which culminated in a celebration rally at Ravenscourt Park, where there was music, food and a number of speakers.
Swee Wildman from Fulham tweeted a photo of the march as people went down Goldhawk Road around midday.
The all-day event organised by Hammersmith and Fulham council was in response to a recent rise in racist and xenophobic attacks.
On June 26, offensive graffiti was smeared in front of the Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK) on King Street in Hammersmith , and police are treating the incident as an act of hate crime.
Another Twitter user, Adam Matan, mentioned there was a fantastic turnout and voices united against racism.
Performances included an Odissi (Orissi) dancer from The Bhavan Centre in Kensington; a speech from POSK London's Wiktor Moszczynski on racism; and speaking up for hope and unity was Young Mayor for H&F and Phoenix student Aminata.
