Show Racism The Red Card - Wear Red Day

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Show Racism the Red Card is the UK’s leading anti-racism education charity. Wear Red Day is their annual event encouraging everyone to wear red to visibly show support for anti-racism work. It's an opportunity to educate young people about racism, challenge stereotypes, and promote a more inclusive and equal society.

Activities:

• Wear Red for a Reason: Invite everyone to wear red and write on a card or sticker: “I wear red because…” followed by a message of solidarity or equality.

• Anti-Racism Poster Challenge: Design posters with slogans like “Different is Powerful” or “United Against Racism.”

• Handprint Pledge Wall: Students write anti-racism pledges on red paper handprints to form a giant school-wide display.

• Storytime or Book Corner: Read and discuss age-appropriate books on race, identity, and justice (e.g. “The Proudest Blue,” “Skin Again,” “This Book is Anti-Racist”).

• Create a Poem or Spoken Word Piece: Invite students to express themselves through creative writing or performance around the theme of inclusion and respect.

School-wide Awareness:

• School-Wide Assembly or Video: Focus on the importance of challenging racism, the work of Show Racism The Red Card and the power of speaking up.

• Classroom Discussions:

  • What is racism?

  • How can we stand up to racism in school, online, or in the community?

  • Why is allyship important?

• Display Board: Feature red-themed art, pledges, facts about racism, and quotes from anti-racist activists.

• Anti-Racism Charter: Work with students to co-create a set of inclusive values for your school, signed by each form or class.

• Form Time Challenges:

  • Research famous anti-racism activists (e.g. Marcus Rashford, Rosa Parks, Malala Yousafzai).

  • Share anonymous student experiences of discrimination (with consent) to spark empathy and discussion.

• Fund Raising:

  • Sell student made items like red crocheted hearts or a red themed bake sale and use the money to donate to the cause or have ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ come out for student workshops.

social Media:

• #WearRedDay Photo Collage: Share photos of students and staff wearing red, with captions explaining why they support anti-racism.

• Student Quotes Graphics: "I wear red because..." – post student messages with illustrations or flag icons.

• Short Video or Reel: Create a 30-60 second video featuring students holding signs with anti-racism messages or reading a collective poem.

• Myth-Busting Carousel: Educate your followers with a slide set busting common myths about racism and bias.

• Call to Action Post: Encourage the wider community to join in by wearing red and donating to Show Racism the Red Card.