March 21st: the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination!
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination!
It also marks the start of the Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination (March 21 - 27th).
"The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is an opportunity to renew our commitment to building a world of justice and equality where xenophobia and bigotry do not exist. We must learn the lessons of history and acknowledge the profound damage caused by racial discrimination." - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon [Source].
Here are some discussions you can take part in on 7 Cups today:
Adult side
Discussion: The Effects of Discrimination on Relationships led by @calmRose33 and @KRNGRFL
Location: Relationship Support
Time: 9am EDT / 1pm GMT
Discussion: Open-mindedness led by @LonelyAngels and @AutumnLeigh
Location: Listener Community Room
Time: 10am EDT / 2pm GMT
Discussion: People of Colour in the Disability Community led by @KRNGRFL and @vivelespatates
Location: Disability Support
Time: 10:30am EDT / 2:30pm GMT
Discussion: People of Colour in LGBTQ+ Community led by @CaringBrit
Location: LGBTQ+ Support
Time: 2pm EDT / 6pm GMT
Discussion: Health Dialogues on Race Issues led by @JaceofSpades
Location: Listener Community Room
Time: 4pm EDT / 8pm GMT
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Teen side
Discussion: What Does Race Mean to You? led by @cyci and @wonderfulPumpkin71
Location: Guided Discussion Room
Time: 8am EDT / 12pm GMT
Discussion: The Effects of Discrimination on Relationships led by @Disneykstew and @SilverIceCream21
Location: Relationship Support
Time: 12pm EDT / 4pm GMT
Discussion: Open-mindedness led by Kayrosesnowflake and @AutumnLeigh
Location: Teen Listeners
Time: 9pm EDT / 1am GMT
Support Session: Discrimination in Schools led by @akaAlex
Location: High School Support
Time: 9pm EDT / 1am GMT
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Here are some discussions that you can take part in on 7 Cups this week:
Adult side
March 22nd (Tuesday)
Support Session: Internalised Racism led by @YayyySphere and @wonderfulPumpkin71
Location: People of Colour Support
Time: 12pm EDT / 4pm GMT
March 25th (Friday)
Support Session: Racial Identity led by @mscoxie and @PoliteOcean
Location: People of Colour Support
Time: 3pm EDT / 7pm GMT
Teen side
March 24th (Thursday)
Discussion: Racial Discrimination led by @guidingMusic
Location: Guided Discussion Room
Time: 9pm EDT / 1am GMT
March 27th (Sunday)
Discussion: What Does Race Mean to You? led by @guidingMusic
Location: Guided Discussion Room
Time: 2:30pm EDT / 7:30pm BST [UK time / GMT + 1]
Forum activities and more that you can take part in for this week:
Forum Category: People of Colour Support
Forum post: What do you enjoy about being a member of the People of Colour Community?
Forum post: What topics would you like to see discussed for people of colour support?
Forum discussion: Being an ally to people of colour
Feed activity: Share ideas for combatting racism!
Hashtag: #FightRacism
Feed activity: Tell us what you are doing to combat racism.
Hashtag: #FightRacism
Stigma Warriors: Create forum posts and/or feed posts related to fighting racial stigma. #RacialStigma #FightRacism
Forum supporters and friends: 3 cheers/growth points will be rewarded to all teammates who reply to threads in the People of Color Support forum in a positive and supportive way between March 21st - 27th.
Group mods: Get involved by joining to lead People of Colour Support sessions each week here!
Quiz: Take this quiz to test your knowledge on human rights and discrimination.
Information: Celebrate the human rights defenders who have fought for the rights of others by testing your knowledge!
We all have a role to play, each at our respective levels, in combating racism. - Irina Bokova UNESCO Director-General. [Source].
Hope you'll be able to join us in helping to raise voices and eliminate racial discrimination, for building a more inclusive, more tolerant and, hence, stronger and more sustainable future for all!
Did you know? 2015 - 2024 is the International Decade for People of African Descent!
@QuickJazz thank you jazz for giving us the opportunity <3
@QuickJazz Ever since I was young, I was very uncomfortable with racial conversations, infact, I hated it. How could people hate those who have a different skin colour? It's like saying you hate someone for having blue eyes... Purely based on looks and no person in there right mind could say this is fair.
I am so happy to see the massive improvement over the years, how people of all races can be together. Sure, there is still remnants of hate from prejudice people, but every help is one step closer to a more equal society.
To every white person reading this: Imagine if one day you woke up and your skin was black. Everyone on the streets started judging you, police were more suspicious of you, and kids made fun of you for standing out.
Finally I just wanted to say that its okay to be different... I am pretty much one of the only person of colour at my school and I embrace the difference, not hide away. <3 :) Thanks for reading.
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#AllLifesMatter
Discrimination is inhuman not colored people
WE ARE ALL DIFFERENTLY EQUALLY LOVELY PEOPLE!!!!! <3
Being a teen of color I can definataly see that color discrimination is still out there but me being a person I would never stoop to the level that some people do because I truly believe that everyone in this world has a pourpose (mines being to glorify god in any way I can)colored or not not one person is more important than the other.💖💖
What it matters is what you have it in your heart, not the colour of the skin you have 
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I was fortunate to attend the discussion on Openmindedness led by @LonelyAngels and @AutumnLeigh. Thought-provoking questions and robust discussion! Fab leaders. WONDERFUL.
@Annie
Thanks annie!! I'm glad you liked our service 
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Thank you for the support!
Thank you Jazz for bringing awareness that this week is the "Week of Solidarity with the People Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination". There so many people world wide that are affected by this including all the people across the globe with mental illnesses and disabilities etc... the list goes on and on.
I always try to put myself in someone else's shoes and treat others the way I would like to be treated.
A simple act of kindness can make a big difference 
great initiative
I never really thought about it much especially on this forum because of the open mindedness of 7 cups however when a person whose request I just accepted told me that he/she would never talk to Indians and blocked me for the same I was forced to reconsider