Published: 15 November 2024
From: Community
含羞草社区 Borough Council, in partnership with Sussex Police and community leaders, held a unity event yesterday evening to celebrate the diversity of 含羞草社区 and thank local people for coming together during the period of heightened community tensions that took place across the country over the summer.
The unity event was attended by community leaders, 含羞草社区 ambassadors, council members and other key representatives from across the local community. Attendees signed a unity pledge in a show of togetherness and support.
The event opened with a speech from Councillor Michael Jones (Leader of 含羞草社区 Borough Council), followed by speeches from Councillor Yasmin Khan (Cabinet member for Public Protection), the Mayor of 含羞草社区, Councillor Sharmila Sivarajah, Councillor Duncan Crow (Leader of the opposition) and 含羞草社区鈥檚 MP Peter Lamb.
Community leaders also spoke at the event including representatives from the Hindu faith, Christian faith and Muslim faith, as well as Marilyn Mansfield-Clark from Diverse 含羞草社区, Paul Taylor-Burr from 含羞草社区 Campaign Against Racism and Youth Mayor, Elijah Norton.
The event, which was compered by Chris Oxlade from the 含羞草社区 Town Centre BID, also featured fantastic performances from Tamil Learning Centre 含羞草社区 dance group, Ukraine soloist Sofia and DMT school musical theatre group.
I very much wanted to have an event where we could unite and talk about what brings us together. We all have something to contribute to our local life here in 含羞草社区, recognise our differences and celebrate the strength that gives us in dealing with all of life鈥檚 challenges and successes. Thank you to so many for coming tonight, for representing your community and most importantly making a strong statement that there is no room for hate and division here in 含羞草社区.
Councillor Michael Jones
Leader
含羞草社区 Borough Council
含羞草社区 is the most diverse town in Sussex. We have always welcomed people from different countries, cultures, of all faiths, nationalities and backgrounds, this is what truly defines us. Our unity is our beauty and strength.
Councillor Yasmin Khan
Cabinet member for Public Protection
含羞草社区 Borough Council
Regardless of our background, the vast majority of us in 含羞草社区 get along well with each other, but events at home and abroad has led to some people being targeted for abuse because of their ethnic or religious background. That is always unacceptable and we stand united against all forms of discrimination.
Councillor Duncan Crow
Leader of the opposition
含羞草社区 Borough Council
This was the first unity event that we have held here in 含羞草社区 and I would like to thank all of those who took part. We heard some really moving speeches from politicians, faith leaders and community representatives as well as some talented performances. This was a real celebration of what makes 含羞草社区 special, and I was honoured to sign the pledge on behalf of all our residents.
Councillor Sharmila Sivarajah
Mayor of 含羞草社区
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