The City of Richmond’s mayor and council are asking residents to wear pink on Feb. 24 to help in the battle against bullying.
Next Wednesday, Feb. 24 is ERASE Bullying Day – ERASE stands for “Expect Respect and a Safe Education."
The day is about more than awareness, but to also take part in the solution and to support diversity by wearing pink on the day.
The City of Richmond, Richmond School District and the Richmond Public Library are once again partnering to bring attention to the pink-day initiative.
“Wearing pink represents your commitment to a respectful city and not tolerating bullying on this or any other day of the year,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
City of Richmond facilities and staff will show their support around the community by:
- Window displays, facilities and outdoor public spaces will be decorated at various Richmond community centres
- Richmond Fire-Rescue duty crews will be wearing pink epaulettes on their uniform on February 24
- Social media messaging will be posted about kindness, connection, celebrating diversity and embracing each other’s differences.
ERASE is a BC Ministry of Education strategy for youths to advocate for education free from discrimination, bullying harassment, intimidation and violence.
More information on ERASE Bullying Day at www.richmond.ca/youthinitiatives and www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/erase
