Local Young People Show Racism the Red Card

Issued on behalf of Show Racism the Red Card

CONTACT: Jo Wallis
ORGANISATION: Show Racism the Red Card
PHONE: (0191) 257 8519/ 0708 815 732
EMAIL: jo@theredcard.org
WEBSITE: www.theredcard.org

EVENT: Anti-Racism Educational Event
Lord Mayor’s Banquet Hall, Leeds Civic Centre, LS1 1UR
WHEN: Tuesday 2nd February 1pm-3pm

PHOTO/PRESS OPPORTUNITY: 2.50pm

ATTENDING: Former Leeds players Brian Deane, John Hendrie and Chris Kamara (TV presenter and football analyst)
Former Coventry City player Mick Ferguson
Bradford City player Zesh Rehman

Young people from Leeds primary schools have been invited to a Show Racism the Red Card event on Tuesday 2nd February in partnership with Education Leeds and Leeds United FC. They will take part in an educational workshop and view a screening of Show Racism the Red Card’s DVD, featuring top footballers. Former Leeds players Brian Deane, John Hendrie and Chris Kamara as well as Bradford City’s Zesh Rehman are amongst those attending the event. These footballers will form a Q and A panel and answer questions on racism from the young people.

Ged Grebby, Chief Executive of Show Racism the Red Card said:

“Show Racism the Red Card is proud to host this event in Leeds. One of the best ways to change racist attitudes is for role models, such as professional footballers, to engage with young people on the issues and present an anti-racist message. Our events have a lasting positive impact on the young people”.

Chris Edwards, Chief Executive of Education Leeds said:

“We want our children to appreciate and value the cultures, faiths and beliefs that make up our great city. We want to build respect, tolerance and understanding and help young people recognise the part they can play in eradicating racism in our schools and in our communities.

"This brilliant event will be a great opportunity for these young people find out how they can help change attitudes and promote the importance of treating everyone fairly and equally.”

All of the young people will leave with a goody bag of Show Racism the Red Card’s resources including this season’s football team poster, signed by the guest panellists.

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Note to Editor
Show Racism the Red Card was established in 1996 with the aim of harnessing the high profile of professional footballers to combat racism in society. They produce a range of tools and resources to combat racism through anti-racist education – these are used in thousands of schools across the country. The SRtRC team deliver anti-racist workshops both in the classroom and through events at regional Football Clubs.