SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD
Arbroath FC are proudly continuing their support of Show Racism the Red Card’s Match Actions Campaign.
Unfortunately today’s game has been postponed, but Arbroath FC Support Show Racism the Red Card Scotland and all thy do.
Show Racism the Red Card is the UK’s leading anti-racism Education Charity, working within schools, workplaces, sports, and community organisations to educate children, young people, and adults on challenging prejudice and stereotypes. Using the power of football is a powerful tool to initiate conversations about anti-racism and our club has supported their messages of tolerance and inclusion for many years. Now more than ever, the importance of active anti-racism cannot be overstated.
Across Scottish football, clubs will show their commitment to anti-racism over one weekend – Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October. This weekend also coincides with Show Racism the Red Card’s UK-wide annual fundraising drive, Wear Red Day, taking place on Friday 20th. On this day, individuals and groups up and down the country are encouraged to wear red and donate to show their support for the campaign and its message.
The Match Actions weekend also takes place during Black History Month and as part of the celebrations, SRtRC are partnering with the National Library of Scotland. On the 26th October at Glasgow’s Kelvinhall, there will be a film screening and discussion about Andrew Watson, Scotland and the world’s first black international footballer.
Billy Singh, from Show Racism the Red Card had this to say; “We are delighted with the support for anti-racism that exists within Scottish football and are very proud of our upcoming match actions. However, the work must continue. We call on our supporters to continue to challenge racism. It is a shared responsibility across the game, from dressing rooms to boardrooms, and from stadiums to social media, to ensure that an anti-racism ethos is maintained throughout the year. And please remember that all our teams are made up of different nationalities from all over the world. Migrants make a positive contribution to Scotland and that’s something we should celebrate.
Here at Gayfield, we recognize the importance of being alert to the inequalities that persist due to racism. A recent SRtRC survey revealed 46% of staff are aware of racist bullying or discrimination in Scottish schools, while 66.4% are aware of pupils expressing misconceptions, stereotypes, or negative attitudes that are racist.
Club Secretary Dr Gary Callon: “Everyone at Gayfield is proud to show our full support to Show Racism the Red Card and their annual fortnight of action. Racism has no place in Football or society and as a community Club we are committed to promoting football as a sport for all, regardless of their background. Football is a sport that is followed by people across the world and football matches should be an enjoyable experience for all, whatever their background. Arbroath FC encourage everyone to unite behind the efforts to Show Racism the Red Card”.
Football is a sport that is loved across the world and football matches should be an enjoyable experience for everyone, of all backgrounds. Education is the key and in the 27 years the Show Racism the Red Card has been running, they have educated over 1 million participants, reaching that significant milestone in March 2023.
Arbroath FC are proud to support them to reach their next big milestone and to ensure Scotland is equipped with the tools to challenge and eradicate racism from football and society.
For useful resources and information from Show Racism the Red Card, please:
Visit their website: www.theredcard.org
Explore their anti-racism video platform: https://voices.theredcard.org/
And follow them on:
Instagram @SRtRCScotland
X (Twitter) @SRtRCScotland
Facebook.com/theRedCardScotland
Andrew Watson Film Screening at National Library of Scotland Kelvinhall: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrating-andrew-watson-major-taylor-on-film-tickets-708440383257
