Anti-Racist drive seeks local football initiatives

by Kevin O'Neil

The annual Show Racism the Red Card (SRTRC) Fortnight of Action is scheduled for 17 - 31 October 2007.

Once again, all of the Scotland's 42 professional football teams will be involved in anti-racist events at fixtures, and SRTRC are hoping for an increase on the 300 community based anti- racist events that took place last October.

SRTRC will again be offering grants of up to £1,000 for local community-based initiatives that can demonstrate the following criteria:

· Projects must take place within the Fortnight of Action.

· Projects to be of educational value.

· Projects to involve/ be led by BME participants.

· Projects to demonstrate local partnership working.

For further details on the Fortnight of Action see www.theredcardscotland.org

Stirling Council UNISON has decided to throw its weight behind the Fortnight of Action by sponsoring First Division newcomers, Stirling Albion.

The branch agreed to commission an advertising board at the club, which will enforce a strong anti-racist message, and will also sponsor Stirling Albion's home game against Dunfermline Athletic on Saturday 27 October 2007, to promote Show Racism the Red Card and the branch's anti-racist message.

Should branches require further details on how to get involved with the Fortnight of Action, then contact Kevin O'Neil. Tel: 0845 355 0845 Email: k.oneil@unison.co.uk

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