The United Church of Canada/L'Église Unie du CanadaThe International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21. On that day in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid “pass laws.” Proclaiming the day in 1966, the United Nations General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination (resolution 2142 (XXI)).
Below are worship resources to help you mark this day, or the Sunday closest to it.
Please visit the Racial Justice section for background and study resources.
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