The landmark banner that hangs from the front of the Ecotricity offices has always been a beacon of solidarity and positive change. Ecotricity have agreed to pay £1.5K of the £2.5K costs, and now the banner will show residents and visitors alike that Stroud is proudly, and visibly, against racism.
The pixel mosaic represents unity and equality, hence every box being the same size to make people consciously and unconsciously consider how everyone's skin tone is acceptable and should have no difference in how they're treated.
Stroud Against Racism is a grassroots organisation, focused on promoting education, art and conversation as a way of making positive changes for a more aware and inclusive society.
We are asking for the funds to cover the remaining £1K cost of the creation and installation of Ecotricity’s banner to show Stroud stands in solidarity with the global movement to recognise and disempower systemic racism.
Anti-racism shouldn’t be radical, it should be the norm. There has been an increasing interest in anti-racist literature and an increase in conversations around the topic; that’s really heartwarming. Until people recognise that racism is woven into the very fabric of our society, we will never be able to live fully in unity and harmony. We are not an organisation of blame and shame, because we recognise our part in it all, we are just interested in raising awareness
To find out more about the many anti racism projects and activities happening in Stroud visit the organisation online stroudagainstracism.co.uk, the SAR group on Facebook and @stroudagainstracism on Instagram.
