History
The United Nations selected 21 March to symbolise the need to end racism in response to the fatal shootings of 70 anti-apartheid demonstrators at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, on 21 March 1960.
Identifying a day specifically for this purpose reflected the UN's concern to heighten awareness of the harmful effects of racism and emphasise the importance of demonstrating a commitment to fostering respect, equality and diversity.
In New Zealand Race Relations Day is promoted by the Human Rights Commission in recognition of the United Nations day.
Play on this date.
"We are all immigrants"
"We are all New Zealanders"
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