show racism the red card

Our UGS TARA group (Trafford Anti Racism Alliance) is organising a wear red/non uniform day for next Friday 18/10/2024. This is the 25th anniversary of the charity Show Racism the Red Card, and we could not be more proud to show our support.

If students would like to be involved, they will need to donate at least £1 towards fundraising for the charity (details have been circulated today in letters to parents and carers).

For more information on their work, useful resources and the anniversary, visit:

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Our forthcoming event was announced to students during a special assembly this morning delivered by Mr Roberts to observe and celebrate Black History Month and its central theme for this year: Reclaiming Narratives.

The Assembly raised awareness amongst our students about a number of key figures in Black History, including Malcolm X, but importantly others who have not historically received the recognition that they deserve, including: 

Jomo Kenyatta 1894-1978

A visionary leader who, in campaigning for Kenyan independence in the 1920s, reshaped the country's history and identity, and acted on his core belief that the `freedom and happiness of any society must be measured by the standards of the poorest and weakest among us`.

Marcus and Amy Garvey (1887-1940 & 1895-1973)

Marcus Garvey was a key proponent of Pan-Africanism, central to the civil rights movement in America, and the first to establish a political party in Jamaica. Following arrest and imprisonment (that was overturned), he moved to London, where he led the UNIA and actively campaigned for rights for black people.

Amy Garvey was active in her commitment to racial pride and black self-determination throughout her life, campaigning for Ethiopia's sovereignty, the rights of the Windrush generation, and the establishment of the Afro-women's centre in London.

Lapido Solanke (1886-1958)

Solanke promoted traditional Nigerian culture in the UK, and, working with others, set up Africa House to support immigrants to the UK, and was active in the cause until his death in 1958.

Mrs Wall then reiterated the importance of Black History Month, and of our student and school community voice in challenging racism, and told students about key forthcoming events on our School Calendar in support of anti-racism in society, starting with next week's Show Racism the Red Card initiative.

We look forward to seeing our whole school community unite in Showing Racism the Red Card next Friday, with huge thanks to our TARA ambassadors for organising this important fund-raising event.