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• Knowslwy Against Racism Campaign Launched

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A celebration of culture and diversity within Knowsley officially launched an anti-racism campaign for the borough.

Liverpool FC legend Alan Kennedy and Huyton-born Swansea City striker, Lee Trundle, also helped to kick off the campaign

Highlights of the family-orientated day included a children’s football tournament, basketball coaching, live music and dance performances from many well known local bands and acts as well as football coaching clinics run by Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs.

One of the exciting aspects of the event, held at King George V Sports Centre in Huyton, was the opportunity to sample different foods from around the world.

The aim of the day was to bring to bring people together, through lively and family focused activities that celebrated diversity, highlighted different cultures and give out a strong anti-racism message.

The Knowsley Against Racism campaign is a long-term strategy to work with the local community to ensure all residents feel welcome, accepted and safe, irrespective of their colour, race or religion.

Knowsley Council and its partners are committed to tackling racism in the borough, changing public attitudes and encouraging people to report racist abuse or behaviour.

Cllr Ron Round, Leader of Knowsley Council, said: “In Knowsley we are committed to providing quality of life for every resident of the borough. We recognise the level of reported racial abuse is not the full extent of the problem in our community and we want to encourage the people of Knowsley to work with us and our partners to stamp out this despicable behaviour.”

Pictured: Abdul Fataahu and Declan Glover show off their anti-racism wristbands at the event.

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