That the Parliament recognises Black History Month, which has been celebrated in Scotland every October since 2001; understands that 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the late Dr Martin Luther King’s "I Have a Dream" speech; honours his legacy as one of incredible resolve in the face of adversity; commends the continued work of the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, including the variety of events taking place across Scotland this October, and celebrates the opportunity for individuals from all cultures and ethnicities to learn, understand and honour the positive role that black and minority ethnic men, women and children have played in shaping Scotland’s history.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jayne Baxter, Claudia Beamish, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack, Roderick Campbell, Jim Eadie, Annabelle Ewing, Linda Fabiani, Patricia Ferguson, Neil Findlay, John Finnie, Christine Grahame, Iain Gray, Patrick Harvie, Jamie Hepburn, Adam Ingram, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Jenny Marra, John Mason, Margaret McDougall, Fiona McLeod, Anne McTaggart, Nanette Milne, Elaine Murray, Gil Paterson, Dennis Robertson, David Stewart, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, John Wilson