Remembering a Tragedy, Building Understanding

March 21 marks the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre (1960) in South Africa when police opened fire on hundreds of peaceful demonstrators against Apartheid's passbook laws killing 67 demonstrators and wounding 186. In 1966, the United Nations declared March 21 the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in memory of this tragedy.

Every year the Centre for Race and Culture commemorates this important day with activities, events, lectures, ceremonies, and celebrations. March for Understanding, as we call it, is our month long effort to engage our community in becoming more aware of racism and building more understanding between all of us.

Stay tuned as we announce the date for our 2012 Gala and announce the schedule of events for the 2012 March for Understanding!

We invite you to be a part of this year's March for Understanding campaign!

Apply for one of twelve $1,000 mini-grants to launch an event in support of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Past events have included film screenings, community art events, performances, round dances, workshops, lectures & community feasts. We are open to new suggestions and ideas.

Past Events

2011 March 21 Program of Activities

2010 March 21 Program of Activities