21/08/2026
To our members, allies and friends,
We write with heavy hearts to mark the tragic death of Professor Jason Arday, a brilliant Black scholar whose life ended far too soon.
His passing is not only a devastating loss to his family, friends and colleagues, but a moment of collective grief for Black communities who see in his story a familiar pattern of dehumanising scrutiny that Black men in public life are too often forced to endure.
For many Black people, this feels familiar. Black men in particular are often subjected to media treatment that strips away their humanity, reducing them to objects of suspicion, ridicule or moral judgement.
BAATN stands firmly in support of an independent inquiry. We believe that lasting, systemic change must be put in place to stop racist media attacks on Black celebrities and public figures.
Our full statement, together with links for further action and support, can be found on the BAATN website under About → News.
https://www.baatn.org.uk/professor-jason-arday-a-statement-from-baatn-on-his-death/
The Good Law Project campaign visit
https://goodlawproject.org/campaign/dr-jason-arday-hounded-to-his-death-by-the-press/
In solidarity,
BAATN Leadership and Advisory Team
The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network
