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The National (Scotland)
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Summer of far-right violence 'shows why' Scotland needs Black History Month

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SCOTLAND needs Black History Month more than ever after following a summer of far-right rallies, racist attacks and growing fears for the safety of minority ethnic communities, an anti-racism organisation has warned.

The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER), which has co-ordinated Scotland's Black History Month since 2001, said that the emboldening of the far-right had left communities increasingly concerned for their safety.

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