Mon 15 Sep 25
Mon 15 Sep:1300-1400; Free Entry.
Manchester Central Library, St. Peters Square, Manchester M2 5PD
Heritage Open Day: Archives for Community Action: Marcus Rashford Mural Collection In 2021 following a missed EUFA penalty, a community-funded mural in Withington of local footballer Marcus Rashford was defaced with racist messages. The community responded with heartfelt messages of support for Marcus which snowballed into a collective demonstration of solidarity and a united stand against racism and online hate. Manchester Archives carefully collected these messages which now form an unique collection and has inspired the creation of an educational resource for children and communities. This will be centred on themes of community action, empathy and the power of the collective.
Join us as we offer a rare glimpse into this significant collection, much of which is created by children. Read their messages, thoughts and feelings as they voice their inspiring stand, united against bullying and racism...
