School cultural exchange stories

Testimonial Category: Pledges

Tristan

People need to speak out when they see prejudice and discrimination occurring, even if is is a friend using a racist derrogatory term. People need

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Margaret

Racism needs fear and insecurity to continue. Hopefully by using the principles listed on this site I will be able to play a part in

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Linda

I have worked for a local newspaper for over four years and have had to tolerate racist comments on a daily basis. The fact that

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Alice

Helping kids to recognise how we are all the same eg. in our emotions whilst at the same time educating them on how to embrace

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Fieona

I pledge to create learning environments free from racial prejudice. I will endeavour to critically reflect on any biases I have acquired during my education

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Louise

I work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and am constantly amazed at the white supremest attitude that is still alive and well amongst

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Salma

Multiculturalism is in Australia to stay and conflicts with the White Australia Policy that still lingers in the air. Hope its not for long for

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Mark

I am a Counsellor, committed to not just helping people who have been affected by racism but by helping those who have affected others to

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Lena

Racism is terrible in all its forms. Each person in each country can experience it differently. Let’s think globally as well as nationally to help

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Adele

We have have the basic right to feel safe, there is no place for racism in a civilized society…time for every one of us in

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Jennifer

I pledge to never think of racism as a bad thing! when its not! it’s the most HORRIBLE, UNMEANINGFUL thing EVER! I will not stand

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