Alumnus Mike Wedderburn says Black Lives Matter is a cry for help

Mike Wedderburn on a blue background.

Sky Sports News presenter Mike Wedderburn has shared a video and written piece on Sky Sports News explaining the importance of understanding the purpose behind the Black Lives Matter movement.

He says:

There seems to be a misconception that Black Lives Matter means that white lives don't.

Mike comments in relation to a banner flown over :

That is the only reason I can imagine that someone would think it is a good idea to fly a banner over a football stadium only minutes after all the players and staff took a knee in support of a movement asking only for equality.

It's not the 'Black Lives Matter More' Movement. It is simply that they matter.

Mike, who graduated with an MSc Sports Science degree from Â鶹ֱ²¥ in 1989, is one of the most familiar presenters on Sky Sports News. He first appeared on the channel over 20 years ago, following a Rugby Union career.

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You can also hear from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison online.