March 21st marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day designated by the United Nations to commemorate the tragic events of March 21, 1960, in Sharpeville, South Africa. On this day, police opened fire on a peaceful anti-apartheid protest, killing 69 people and injuring many more. This event sparked international outrage and solidarity, leading to the UN’s designation of this day as a call to action against racism. Racism is a pervasive and persistent problem that affects individuals, communities, and societies worldwide. It is a form of discrimination that is based on the false notion that certain groups of people are inherently superior or inferior to […]
