Concluding Comments The publication of this report and an accompanying poster represents
a cry for recognition to the Scottish Parliament from many previously
unheard black and ethnic minority voices. CHE undertook it at
the suggestion of a prominent member of one of Scotland's ethnic
minority communities. We encourage the Parliament's committees - especially those concerned
with education, trade, aspects of sustainable development and,
of course, equal opportunities to carefully consider the actions
EMS participants have outlined. It concerns how people can grow
into a harmonious and responsible relationship with this place
that is Scotland. The call is for Future work ... EMS has shown the potential of innovatory and participative work
on identity, belonging and democracy in Scotland. CHE is especially
excited by the possibilities of further developing this approach
in partnership with black and ethnic minority organisations. We welcome feedback on this report, and approaches from organisations
interested in such collaboration. Please contact Verene Nicolas
at the Centre for Human Ecology, direct phone 0131 624 1975, e.mail:
verene@connectfree.co.uk
Broken families in lands we've heirriet Will curse Scotland the Brave nae mair, nae mair; Black an'white, ane ither mairriet. Broken families in lands we've oppressed Will curse Scotland's imperial past no more, no more; And black and white will marry one another.
- from Hamish Henderson's The Freedom Come-Ye-All,
Scotland's "internationalist anthem".
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