Scottish Anti-Racist Movement - Revision history

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==People==
*[[Janice Fawkes]]<ref>https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13122258.janice-fawkes/</ref>
*[[Judith Benita Tankel]]

==Resources==
*[[Talat Ahmed]] Tartan inclusivity or workers’ internationalism? The St Andrew’s Day Anti-Racism March and Rally in Scotland in Anti-racism in Britain Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.7765/9781526171122.00018 Online Publication Date: 12 Nov 2024 Published by Manchester University Press 2024 From the book Anti-racism in Britain Saffron East , Grace Redhead and Theo Williams https://doi.org/10.7765/9781526171122.00021
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 The Scottish Anti-Racist Movement operated during a time of growing awareness of racism in Scotland, particularly in response to far-right threats and institutional barriers faced by Asian, Black, and other minority communities.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain" /> It played a role in early organising efforts that fed into more sustained structures, such as the long-running St Andrew’s Day Anti-Racism March and Rally, which began in the 1980s and continues today.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain" />
-SARM's work emphasised grassroots anti-racism, challenging notions of Scotland as inherently inclusive by highlighting the need for active resistance to racism.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain" /> Affiliations included links to broader British anti-racist networks, such as those involving the Indian Workers Association.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain">"Affiliated organisations in addition to the IWA included the Scottish Anti-Racist Movement (SARM), Community Relations Councils in Scotland..."</ref>
+SARM's work emphasised grassroots anti-racism, challenging notions of Scotland as inherently inclusive by highlighting the need for active resistance to racism.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain" /> Affiliations included links to broader British anti-racist networks, such as those involving the Indian Workers Association.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain"/> "Affiliated organisations in addition to the IWA included the Scottish Anti-Racist Movement (SARM), Community Relations Councils in Scotland..."
 == Key people ==

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 *[[Stand Up to Racism - Scotland]]
 *[[Scottish Trades Union Congress]]
+*[[Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees]]
 ==Notes==

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 SARM emerged in a period when far-right activity and institutional racism posed significant challenges in Scotland, requiring conscious coalition-building between community groups, trade unions, and activists.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain" /> It affiliated with or collaborated on initiatives involving the Indian Workers Association (IWA) and Community Relations Councils in Scotland, reflecting efforts to foster solidarity against racism from below rather than relying solely on top-down inclusivity narratives.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain" />
-Key figures included '''[[Janice Fawkes]]''', who was instrumental in its establishment alongside her foundational roles in [[Positive Action in Housing]] (founded 1995) and [[Access Apna Ghar]].<ref name="HeraldFawkes" /> Fawkes, a former bar manager turned campaigner, faced fascist and racist threats during this work but responded with resilience and humour.<ref name="HeraldFawkes">"As one of those behind the setting up of the Scottish Anti-Racist Movement, she shrugged off fascist and racist threats with her unique dry humour."</ref> Her involvement highlighted the intersection of anti-racism with housing equality and community support for ethnic minorities.
+Key figures included '''[[Janice Fawkes]]''', who was instrumental in its establishment alongside her foundational roles in [[Positive Action in Housing]] (founded 1995) and [[Access Apna Ghar]].<ref name="HeraldFawkes" /> Fawkes, a former bar manager turned campaigner, faced fascist and racist threats during this work but responded with resilience and humour.<ref name="HeraldFawkes"/>"As one of those behind the setting up of the Scottish Anti-Racist Movement, she shrugged off fascist and racist threats with her unique dry humour." Her involvement highlighted the intersection of anti-racism with housing equality and community support for ethnic minorities.
 The movement supported broader anti-racist campaigns, including opposition to far-right violence and promotion of events that built cross-community solidarity.<ref name="PAIH2006">"the now defunct Scottish Anti Racist Movement (SARM). She was, likewise, a founder member of [[Positive Action in Housing]]..."</ref> By the 2000s, SARM had ceased operations, with successor or parallel efforts continuing through organisations like the [[Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights]] (CRER), [[Stand Up to Racism Scotland]], and annual STUC marches.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain" />

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 {{short description|Defunct Scottish anti-racism organisation active in the late 20th century}}
-The '''Scottish Anti-Racist Movement''' ('''SARM''') was a Scottish anti-racism organisation active primarily in the 1980s and 1990s.<ref name="PAIH2006">Positive Action in Housing, [No verified link available] ''11th Annual Report 2005-6'', 2006.</ref> It worked alongside groups such as the Scottish Asian Action Committee and Positive Action in Housing to combat racism, fascist threats, and discrimination against black and minority ethnic communities in Scotland.<ref name="HeraldFawkes">Alison Shaw, [No verified link available] ''Janice Fawkes obituary'' ''The Herald'', 10 September 2013.</ref> SARM is now defunct, with its efforts contributing to broader anti-racist infrastructure, including annual events like the St Andrew’s Day Anti-Racism March organised by the Scottish Trades Union Congress.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain">Mullen, S. and Virdee, S., [No verified link available] ''Anti-racism in Britain'' Manchester University Press, 2024, Chapter 10: Tartan inclusivity or workers’ internationalism? The St Andrew’s Day Anti-Racism March and Rally in Scotland.</ref>
+The '''Scottish Anti-Racist Movement''' ('''SARM''') was a Scottish anti-racism organisation active primarily in the 1980s and 1990s.<ref name="PAIH2006">Positive Action in Housing, [No verified link available] ''11th Annual Report 2005-6'', 2006.</ref> It worked alongside groups such as the Scottish Asian Action Committee and Positive Action in Housing to combat racism, fascist threats, and discrimination against black and minority ethnic communities in Scotland.<ref name="HeraldFawkes">Alison Shaw, ''[https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13122258.janice-fawkes/ Janice Fawkes obituary]'' ''The Herald'', 10 September 2013.</ref> SARM is now defunct, with its efforts contributing to broader anti-racist infrastructure, including annual events like the St Andrew’s Day Anti-Racism March organised by the [[Scottish Trades Union Congress]].<ref name="AntiRacismBritain">Mullen, S. and Virdee, S., ''Anti-racism in Britain'' Manchester University Press, 2024, Chapter 10: Tartan inclusivity or workers’ internationalism? The St Andrew’s Day Anti-Racism March and Rally in Scotland.</ref>
 SARM emerged in a period when far-right activity and institutional racism posed significant challenges in Scotland, requiring conscious coalition-building between community groups, trade unions, and activists.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain" /> It affiliated with or collaborated on initiatives involving the Indian Workers Association (IWA) and Community Relations Councils in Scotland, reflecting efforts to foster solidarity against racism from below rather than relying solely on top-down inclusivity narratives.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain" />
-Key figures included '''[[Janice Fawkes]]''', who was instrumental in its establishment alongside her foundational roles in Positive Action in Housing (founded 1995) and Access Apna Ghar.<ref name="HeraldFawkes" /> Fawkes, a former bar manager turned campaigner, faced fascist and racist threats during this work but responded with resilience and humour.<ref name="HeraldFawkes">"As one of those behind the setting up of the Scottish Anti-Racist Movement, she shrugged off fascist and racist threats with her unique dry humour."</ref> Her involvement highlighted the intersection of anti-racism with housing equality and community support for ethnic minorities.
+Key figures included '''[[Janice Fawkes]]''', who was instrumental in its establishment alongside her foundational roles in [[Positive Action in Housing]] (founded 1995) and [[Access Apna Ghar]].<ref name="HeraldFawkes" /> Fawkes, a former bar manager turned campaigner, faced fascist and racist threats during this work but responded with resilience and humour.<ref name="HeraldFawkes">"As one of those behind the setting up of the Scottish Anti-Racist Movement, she shrugged off fascist and racist threats with her unique dry humour."</ref> Her involvement highlighted the intersection of anti-racism with housing equality and community support for ethnic minorities.
-The movement supported broader anti-racist campaigns, including opposition to far-right violence and promotion of events that built cross-community solidarity.<ref name="PAIH2006">"the now defunct Scottish Anti Racist Movement (SARM). She was, likewise, a founder member of Positive Action in Housing..."</ref> By the 2000s, SARM had ceased operations, with successor or parallel efforts continuing through organisations like the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER), Stand Up to Racism Scotland, and annual STUC marches.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain" />
+The movement supported broader anti-racist campaigns, including opposition to far-right violence and promotion of events that built cross-community solidarity.<ref name="PAIH2006">"the now defunct Scottish Anti Racist Movement (SARM). She was, likewise, a founder member of [[Positive Action in Housing]]..."</ref> By the 2000s, SARM had ceased operations, with successor or parallel efforts continuing through organisations like the [[Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights]] (CRER), [[Stand Up to Racism Scotland]], and annual STUC marches.<ref name="AntiRacismBritain" />
 == History ==
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 *[[Scottish Asian Action Committee]] (SAAC) | [[Positive Action in Housing]] | [[Access Apna Ghar]] | [[Scottish Anti-Racist Alliance]]
-[[Positive Action in Housing]]
+*[[Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights]]
-[[Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights]]
+*[[Stand Up to Racism - Scotland]]
-[[Stand Up to Racism - Scotland]]
+*[[Scottish Trades Union Congress]]

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 *[[Janice Fawkes]]<ref>https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13122258.janice-fawkes/</ref>
 *[[Judith Benita Tankel]]
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 ==See also==
 *[[Scottish Asian Action Committee]] (SAAC) | [[Positive Action in Housing]] | [[Access Apna Ghar]] | [[Scottish Anti-Racist Alliance]]
 ==Notes==
 [[Category:British anti-racist/anti-fascist groups]]

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 ==Resources==
 *[[Talat Ahmed]] Tartan inclusivity or workers’ internationalism? The St Andrew’s Day Anti-Racism March and Rally in Scotland in Anti-racism in Britain Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.7765/9781526171122.00018 Online Publication Date: 12 Nov 2024 Published by Manchester University Press 2024 From the book Anti-racism in Britain Saffron East , Grace Redhead and Theo Williams https://doi.org/10.7765/9781526171122.00021
 ==Notes==
 [[Category:British anti-racist/anti-fascist groups]]

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David: Created page with " ==People== *Janice Fawkeshttps://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13122258.janice-fawkes/ *Judith Benita Tankel ==Resources== *Talat Ahmed Tartan inclus..."

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