On the initiative of the cities of Heidelberg and Bologna, a Working Group to combat anti-Black racism was formed in ECCAR in 2020. “People of African descent: recognition, justice and development.” is the theme for the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024) as proclaimed by the UN General Assembly. The Working Group creates a forum for exchange and discussion of good practices on the implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024) on a local level. It aims to analyze local policies for fighting anti-Black racism, and discrimination to formulate concrete policy recommendations for cities. The work is coordinated by Angelo Camufingo and ECCAR Director Evein Obulor. To learn more you can contact antiblackracism@eccar.info.
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This year’s Black History Month carried particular significance. It marked a century of organised remembrance and celebration of Black history, while also coinciding with the 25th …
Black History Month Black History Month (BHM) originated in the United States in 1915 with an idea by historian Carter G. Woodson. Together with minister Jesse E. Moorland, he …
Anti-Racism in Action: How Wörgl Inspires Other Small Municipalities From October 24 to October 26, 2024, the City of Wörgl (Austria) proudly hosted Evein Obulor, Director of the …
We, the members of the European Coalition of Cities against Racism (ECCAR), having gathered in Heidelberg from 23–25 September 2024 to mark the 20th anniversary of our coalition …
Just as myths, legends, and “grand narratives” about nation-building feed into the perception of belonging on the national level, they also impact the collective memory and …
The ECCAR General Conference 2024 under the motto “Don’t Let Europe Go Backwards” will take place from September 23 to 25, 2024. This anniversary conference, hosted by the City of …
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As we reflect on the recent Black History Month activities in European cities, it's crucial to underscore the significance of this annual celebration. Many ECCAR member cities …
