Hundreds join socially-distanced events in Derbyshire for United Nations’ Anti-Racism Day

More than 200 people took part in socially-distanced events across Derbyshire for United Nations’ Anti-Racism Day.
By Michael Broomhead
Published 23rd Mar 2021, 16:29 BST
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The events were held in Chesterfield, Matlock, Glossop, New Mills and Derby on Saturday.

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Jeannie Robinson, from Chesterfield Stand up to Racism, said: “Some people took the knee while others had their photographs taken show solidarity with the struggle against racism.

An anti-racism event took place in Chesterfield at the weekend. Picture by Karl Barton.An anti-racism event took place in Chesterfield at the weekend. Picture by Karl Barton.
An anti-racism event took place in Chesterfield at the weekend. Picture by Karl Barton.

“Banners from numerous trade unions were displayed.”

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Town halls across the country – including in Derby, Sheffield and Nottingham – were lit up to mark the day.

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More than 200 people took part in events across Derbyshire. Picture by Karl Barton.More than 200 people took part in events across Derbyshire. Picture by Karl Barton.
More than 200 people took part in events across Derbyshire. Picture by Karl Barton.

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