Heart of Midlothian are proudly continuing their support of Show Racism the Red Card’s Match Actions Campaign during the match against St Mirren at Tynecastle Park on Saturday, 19th October.
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 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October. This weekend also coincides with Show Racism the Red Card’s UK-wide annual fundraising drive, Wear Red Day, taking place on Friday 18th. 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.
Billy Singh, Campaign Manager from Show Racism the Red Card in Scotland had this to say:
"We are delighted once again that Scottish football is supporting our much-needed anti-racist message. With the recent race riots in England and the continued demonisation of migrant communities across the UK we all have a collective responsibility to challenge all acts of racism not only within football but in our communities, workplaces and social spaces. In our schools we have, on average, 50 recorded racist incidents a week and on our streets, there are on average 9 recorded racist incidents a day. Thankfully in Scotland we did not have the race riots that they had in England but there are people in our communities that want to divide us.
Football fans can be a force for good and by being active anti-racists we can change hearts, minds and lives. Please continue to support our campaign."
Heart of Midlothian Chief Executive Officer Andrew McKinlay added: “Heart of Midlothian stands against racism in all its forms. There is no place for it, not just in football but in society overall. As a football club, we’re proud to be represented by players of various nationalities and are once again honoured to support the Show Racism the Red Card campaign and the fantastic work that their team do in raising awareness and educating people on the subject.”
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 since our formation in 1996 Show Racism the Red Card has engaged with over 1 million learners. Heart of Midlothian are proud to support the campaign to reach their next big milestone and to ensure Scotland is equipped with the tools to challenge and eradicate racism from football and society.
Further information:
Website: www.theredcard.org
Education Hub: www.theredcardhub.org
Video platform: www.voices.theredcard.org
Wear Red Day: www.theredcard.org/wear-red-day
And follow them on:
Instagram @SRtRCScotland
Twitter @SRtRCScotland
Facebook.com/theRedCardScotland
