Saturday, a cold and at times icy, 25th. November, saw Glasgow's annual anti-racism march through the city. As usual there was the variety of colourful banners, though this year there seemed to be an absence of the hurriedly hand made placards, pity, for sometimes they are the most inventive. Also in my estimation there was a drop off in numbers compared to last year, this is sad, because racism hasn't gone away, it is still there raising its ugly head at any opportunity.
The last couple of years I have been unable to march with them, merely handing out leaflets at the start of the march, then leaving them to do the saunter through the city centre. Afterwards I usually meet up with several comrades in a café for a bite and a blether. This years was same as usual in that respect.
Well done Glasgow, but let's get the numbers up for next year and hopefully reach the point where we don't need an anti-racism march, as that particular nasty disease has been written into history as a blemish on our past.
Some photos from the day:
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