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March Against Racism – National Demonstration

On 19 and 20 March, World Against Racism will be marching in Glasgow, London and Cardiff.

Published: 16 February 2022 | 5:18 PM Updated: 21 February 2022 | 10:28 AM
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"We say refugees and migrants welcome, Black Lives Matter, no to racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism and fascism". Image credit: Shutterstock.

As part of international protests marking UN Anti-Racism Day, World Against Racism will be meeting at the following points across the UK on 19 and 20 March:

  • Glasgow, assembling at 11.00am on 19 March, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
  • London, assembling at 12.00pm on 19 March, BBC Portland Place W1A 1AA
  • Cardiff, assembling at 12:00pm on 20 March, City Hall, Cardiff

Organisers are monitoring the Covid situation and safety guidelines will be announced nearer March.

World Against Racism say:

"This is our chance to take to the streets, rally all the anti-racist forces against this racist offensive and send a powerful message that the anti-racist majority demands to be heard.

We say refugees and migrants welcome, Black Lives Matter, no to racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism and fascism".

For more details of the events, including transportation options, please visit the Facebook event page.

More information can also be found on the official World Against Racism site.

Love Music Hate Racism

In the run up to the March Against Racism demonstrations, music-oriented anti-racism charity Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR) has announced its Rebel Music Tour 2022. The event will take place on 17 March, and will feature emerging artists in cities across the UK as part of a new partnership/donation from fashion company ASOS. 

LMHR say: 

"The events aim to give a platform to aspiring musicians at a time of huge difficulties for artists looking to find paid live music events. Love Music Hate Racism has always sought to use music as a platform to bring people together against bigotry and hatred".

For more details and line up information, please visit LMHR

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