Waterford students make racism history through art and poetry
Mayor Cllr Jason Murphy pictured with LTI class of 2024 Waterford Integration Services, at the Awards Ceremony for the “Making Racism History” schools’ competition. Photo: Joe Evans
The talented, artistic youth of Waterford gathered at Central Library to 'Make Racism History' on Tuesday, September 24.
Students from local primary and secondary schools were honoured for the art and poetry they made with the commitment to ending discrimination and hatred.
Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr Jason Murphy was on hand to present awards to the kids.
Mayor Cllr Murphy said: "As Mayor of Waterford, I am delighted to welcome you all to Central Library this morning to celebrate the wonderful art of the students here before us today.
"We're here for the award ceremony of the 'Make Racism History' schools competition, run as part of Anti-Racism Month 2024, and to launch the exhibition of work created by you young people here today."
To mark the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, Waterford Anti-Racism Month invited primary and secondary school students from across the world to engage artistically with the theme of making racism history.
The event was supported by Waterford Integration Services, Waterford City and County Council, Waterford Libraries and Europe Direct, and The Book Centre, who sponsored the prizes.
Mayor Murphy said: "I hope this exhibition is an inspiration for others to imagine a Waterford free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination, a Waterford that is diverse, equitable and inclusive, a Waterford where difference is valued and indeed celebrated."
Ann Nolan of Waterford Integration Services said: "I'd like to thank the Library Services, as well as Waterford City and County Council, without which this work would not happen."
Students from St Saviour's NS and De La Salle College in Waterford city happily accepted their awards from Mayor Murphy, captured by photographer Joe Evans.
