A Place within the Solar star Jean Johansson attended an anti-discrimination march which was held in Glasgow at the moment encouraging others to face as much as racism.
The common TV host posted a snap of herself exhibiting her assist on the rally which befell in George Sq., holding up a board which learn: “NO TO RACISM”.
A whole lot gathered within the metropolis centre to participate within the ‘Resist Racism’ occasion which was organised by Stand As much as Racism (SUTR) in partnership with the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
Alongside Jean’s put up she shared the hashtags: ” #PeopleMakeGlasgow#ResistRacism.”
Standing as much as racism is one thing Jean is extraordinarily passionate and final yr, the star fronted a strong documentary ‘The Reality About Scotland And Racism’ as a part of the BBC Disclosure sequence.
Within the documentary, Jean opened up about racist abuse she’d skilled as a teen rising up in Port Glasgow.
The mum-of-one additionally shared tales from others who had related experiences.
Talking previous to the documentary airing, Jean stated: “After making this documentary, I used to be shocked and appalled by the racism that exists on this nation.
“From somewhat lady too afraid to go to high school for worry of abuse, to a shopkeeper who employs a white particular person behind the until to make the neighborhood really feel extra snug –we must always all be ashamed.
“Making the programme has made me realise we’ve gone backwards and have an extended, and maybe unimaginable, strategy to go to sort things.”
You possibly can watch the documentary on BBC iPlayer.
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