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Join the Library in showing racism the red card by wearing red on Wear it Red Day - Show Racism the Red Card.

The Library is fundraising for Show Racism the Red Card by supporting Wear Red Day on Friday 21st October 2022.

Show Racism the red Card (SRtRC) is an anti-racism educational charity that utilise the high-profile status of football and football players (and has expanded across other sports) to help tackle racism in society. The majority of the campaign’s work involves the delivery of educational workshops to young people and adults in schools, workplaces and at events held in football stadiums. Across the UK, SRtRC provides educational sessions to more than 50,000 individuals per year. In addition to the direct education of young people and adults, SRtRC produces educational resources, to challenge misconceptions, stereotypes and negative attitudes in society.

Please help the Library to support this initiative by donating money to SRtRC and wearing red on Wear Red Day 21st October 2022. You can also take a selfie wearing re and share it on social media using the hashtag #WRD22. There will be events and displays on A Floor of the Library to recognise Wear it Red Day.