Pupils across Ipswich will wear red this Friday as part of a national campaign to combat racism. The event marks the 10th anniversary of Wear Red Day, organised by anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card.
Why it matters: Education is a key tool in challenging racism and promoting understanding. By participating, Ipswich schools are taking an active role in this effort.
The big picture: Show Racism the Red Card uses the influence of football and professional players to educate young people about racism. The charity was inspired by an incident involving former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop in the 1990s.
Key points:
Wear Red Day takes place on Friday 18 October.
The event aims to educate and show support for anti-racism efforts.
Show Racism the Red Card produces educational resources featuring professional footballers.
The charity works across the UK, with offices in several regions.
By the numbers:
This is the 10th anniversary of Wear Red Day
The first event in 2014 had 7,000 registered participants
In 2023, that number grew to 615,000
The charity aims for 1 million participants in 2024
Local involvement: Ipswich police officer, Sam, spoke at an assembly at Ranelagh Primary School yesterday, 16 October, to introduce the event. She discussed diversity, respect, and the importance of kindness with pupils.
The bottom line: Wear Red Day offers people of all ages in Ipswich an opportunity to visibly support anti-racism efforts and contribute to a more inclusive community. Find out more at https://www.theredcard.org/wear-red-day/
