It’s the International Day of Eliminating Racial Discrimination. Why does Australia call it ‘Harmony Day’?
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 21, 2023
Businesses, schools and organisations around the country are marking 'Harmony Day'.It's touted on the federal government's website as a day which celebrates "our diversity, and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds".
While this might seem at first glance to be a worthwhile cause for celebration, the day's bleaker history (which occurs during Harmony Week) is worth remembering.
A horrific reminder
People demonstrate in Johannesburg against the Sharpeville massacre. 180 people were injured and 69 killed when white South African police opened fire on demonstrators on 21 March 1960. Source: AFP . . .