Black History Month
- Submitted by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Scottish Labour.
- Date lodged: Friday, 15 October 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-01694
That the Parliament notes that October is Black History Month, and welcomes the planned events and initiatives across the country to mark it; celebrates the vital role and contribution that black and minority ethnic people have played in the history of this country; believes that the continued learning and understanding of black and minority ethnic history will assist in the promotion of integration and respect in Scottish communities; acknowledges the work of community groups and organisations in promoting Black History Month, and their determination to bring all communities together; acknowledges the rise in the number of ethnic minority MSPs in the Scottish Parliament, but considers that more must be done for democratic institutions to reflect communities in Scotland.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Katy Clark, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Natalie Don, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Ross Greer, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Ruth Maguire, John Mason, Paul McLennan (Registered interest)
, Stuart McMillan, Pauline McNeill, Carol Mochan, Audrey Nicoll, Paul O'Kane, Emma Roddick, Mark Ruskell, Anas Sarwar, Colin Smyth, Paul Sweeney, Mercedes Villalba, Sue Webber, Martin Whitfield