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Work Against Afrophobia and Anti-Black Racism

On March 8, 2024, the Nigerian community in Skåne, Sweden, gathered for a seminar themed “Work Against Afrophobia and Anti-Black Racism.” This event underscored the resilience and unity of the Nigerian diaspora in fighting racial discrimination and promoting inclusivity.

Afrophobia and Anti-Black Racism Defined: These terms encapsulate the prejudice and systemic discrimination against people of African descent, affecting their well-being and social integration.

Community and Solidarity: The seminar reinforced the power of community in battling racism. Through sharing experiences and mutual support, the Nigerian community in Skåne exemplifies the strength found in solidarity, highlighting the importance of collective action in social change.

Strategies for Change: Key strategies outlined during the seminar include:

  • Education: Raising awareness and understanding of racism’s history and impacts.
  • Advocacy: Actively opposing discriminatory practices and policies.
  • Allyship: Fostering partnerships across diverse groups to strengthen anti-racist efforts.
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A visit to the Vice President’s City and board members of the locality, management and staff of Lone Star.

On the 2nd of March 2024, the community had the honor to be invited by the Vice President of the community to their newly acquired Villa in klippan.

We were welcomed and showed round the various sections of the house and the hospitality we got from the entire family was enormous and we were grateful.

We had the privilege to  meet with some board members of the locality who took us on a sightseeing tour and we also had the opportunity to meet with the management and staff of a place of adventure and entertainment called Lone Star.