Racism

Sunderland MP Bridget Phillipson has created a petition calling on the council to reverse its decision to withdraw support for the charity Show Racism the Red Card.

"Tell Reform to Show Racism the Red Card and sign my petition" says MP

Councillor Chris Eynon, the leader of Sunderland City Council.

Reform defends decision to withdraw support for anti-racism charity

SAFC legend Gary Bennett has described the decision as a "huge step backwards".

Withdrawal of support for charity huge step backwards says SAFC legend

Sunderland's three MPs, Bridget Phillipson, Lewis Atkinson and Sharon Hodgson, have expressed their shock after Reform UK reinstated Cllr Glenn Gibbins (inset) to the party.

New low: MPs on Reform's decision to reinstate Cllr Glenn Gibbins

Aviary Gate is reported to have had eggs and bricks thrown at apartment windows, with one window smashed.

Tenants in fear after alleged racially motivated attack on apartments

Sunderland AFC legend and anti-racism campaigner Gary Bennett has been reacting to the recent spate of alleged racist abuse directed at SAFC players.

Gary Bennett reacts to spate of alleged racism towards SAFC players

Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United fans goading each other during Sunday's derby.

Police confirm report of discriminatory abuse at Tyne & Wear derby

Sunderland and Newcastle United fans must confront racism without turning to tribal point-scoring.

SAFC & NUFC fans must confront racism without tribal point-scoring

‘No tolerance’ - Sunderland issue strong statement as Newcastle respond to Lutsharel Geertruida racism incident

Sunderland issue statement as Newcastle respond to racism incident

Sunderland condemn ‘vile’ racist abuse directed at Romaine Mundle after Fulham game

Sunderland condemn ‘vile’ racist abuse directed at Romaine Mundle

Police are working alongside SAFC to investigate reported online racist messages following the club's game against Fulham.

Police launch investigation into reported racist abuse after SAFC game

Sunderland fan's 3 year ban order for racially abusing Leeds players

Racism is never acceptable and it should be reported, particularly if a child’s safety is at risk. Photo posed by models

Childline: Being bullied or treated differently because of race or ethnicity is ...

Penshaw Monument is just one of the landmarks being lit up red.

Here's why the city's landmarks are going to be lit up red tonight

Gary Bennett is set to host an inspiring and thought-provoking evening celebrating both football and equality.

Ad Feature Gary Bennett leads exclusive SAFC talk-in for Show Racism the Red Card

The alleged incident is reported to have taken place at Elland Road in the Leeds Utd versus Sunderland AFC fixture.

Man summoned to court after alleged racist abuse at SAFC game
A County Durham man has been summoned to appear at court following a reported racially-aggravated public order incident at the Leeds United versus Sunderland match on Monday, 17 February.
Neil Fatkin

The Cross of St George flying on a lamppost on Newcastle Road and the Union Jack placed on Penshaw Monument.

Whether racism or patriotism Council warns against erecting flags

North East Mayor hits out at Reform councillor for 'racist' post

It is important children feel they can come to their parents with questions, or to talk about what they're seeing or feeling

Six ways to talk to children about racism - as suspensions rise

SAFC stars Aji Alese and Wilson Isidor alongside education secretary Bridget Phillipson and Sarah Kilpatrick, President of the National Education Union.

SAFC stars Aji and Wilson show racism the red card with city children

Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle

Racism has no place in our game - we will back strongest action

SAFC legends Gary Bennett and Kevin Ball with staff and children at Valley Road Academy.

SAFC legends Gary Bennett and Kevin Ball show racism the red card

Sunderland legend Gary Bennett has definitely become a fan of the club and recently received an MBE

Gary Bennett MBE scoops North East Personality of the Year award

Medical staff wearing FFP3 face masks. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

NHS 'structural racism' led to staff not being heard on PPE

Jeremy Clarkson Diddly Squat Farm car park extension gets green light

Regulator rules Jeremy Clarkson’s Meghan Markle column was sexist

Labour MP Diane Abbott attends a Stand Up to Racism rally outside Downing Street. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty

Breaking Diane Abbott has Labour whip withdrawn after “deeply offensive” letter

One-quarter of fire and rescue services in England have received reports alleging racist, homophobic, or sexist behaviour among their ranks in the last five years. (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Fire services in England accused of racism, homophobia & misogyny
The report’s findings have been deemed as “very disturbing” by the government.
Rahmah Ghazali

The review into Met Police conduct has been published (Photo: Adobe)

Breaking Met Police institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic- report

Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu. Photo: LondonWorld

Black activist threatened by far right British terrorist group

Children's writer Enid Blyton sitting in her garden in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire (Photo: George Konig/Getty Images)

'Racism, xenophobia and lack of literary merit': what English Heritage said abou...

The government has released a report on racism in the UK - here's what it found

Racism in the UK: tens of thousands of crimes were reported to police forces las...

Detail on the front of a black postbox featuring an image of Second Lieutenant Walter Tull, on Byres Road, Glasgow, one of four special edition postboxes unveiled by Royal Mail to mark Black History Month.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Talk to your child about racism during Black History Month

A third of children have heard racist abuse at school - here's how to talk to your child about race issues (Photo: Shutterstock)

A third of children have heard racist abuse at school - here's how to talk to yo...

Diversity may appear on the Britain’s Got Talent Christmas special - here are th...

Are you affected by the recall? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Some packets of Uncle Ben's rice may contain pieces of glass - these are the aff...

Louis Mahoney starred in many beloved British shows like Fawlty Towers and Doctor Who (Photo: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Fawlty Towers and Doctor Who actor Louis Mahoney has died aged 81

Police form a barrier between rival protesters in Newcastle city centre. Photo credit: North News and Pictures

Hundreds of rival protesters gather in Newcastle city centre

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NHS staff tell of racism in new hard-hitting video

England players and staff discuss walking off the pitch following appalling racism in Bulgaria.

Huge majority wants more action on racist chanting

Gary Bennett discusses his career and work with Show Racism the Red Card.

Sunderland AFC legend Gary Bennett recalls monkey chants from Newcastle United f...

Racism, threats and adult content among reasons why people banned from Sunderlan...

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling

Racism in the world simply hasn't stalled - it's rolling back down the hill

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, who was allegedly racially abused by fans at Stamford Bridge. PA

Sunderland legend Gary Bennett blames lack of education for rise of terrace raci...

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Sunderland academic reveals how the Russian World Cup marked changes in football...

Primary school bans anti-bullying book after mum complains about racist language

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