Racism, by its simplest definition is the belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race.

Anti-racism includes beliefs, actions, movements, and policies adopted or developed to oppose racism. In general, anti-racism is intended to promote an egalitarian society in which people do not face discrimination on the basis of their race, however defined. By its nature, anti-racism tends to promote the view that racism in a particular society is both pernicious and socially pervasive, and that particular changes in political, economic, and/or social life are required to eliminate it.

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History of Anti-Racism Day
In 1996, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed March 21 to be the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (Resolution: 2142), and called upon world leaders to increase efforts to eliminate all forms of racial intolerance and discrimination. The day was chosen to remember the deaths of nearly seventy people, killed by police during a peaceful demonstration against apartheid, in Sharpeville, South Africa in 1960, and has been used as a rallying cry by anti-racist organizations worldwide.

Three decades after the events in Sharpeville, the UN has organized the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (WCAR), in order to focus on practical steps to eradicate racism and how to ensure that international standards and instruments are applied in efforts to combat it, and to make further recommendations for future action against bias and intolerance. The UN slogan for the World Conference is "United to Combat Racism: Equality, Dignity, Justice".

I know it is just a fad but still I feel these Rubber wristbands our a nice way to show your support.

Learn more about Anti-Racism here

I can't thumb cause I'm not a subscriber anymore so I shall just link some deviations that stood out for me.

Anti-Racism stamp by ~Keykey

Against Racism by ~olino

Anti-Racism by ~recycled-artist

Anti-Racism by ~drzax

anti racism by ~zzalde

Anti Racism by ~AmanteInter

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Happy Anti-Racism Day!