Nottinghamshire Police have announced a series of activities for Black History Month in October, celebrating black culture and highlighting the importance of quality and diversity.
The four-day celebration culminates in the premiere of a film entitled “Black Can’t Swim” at Trent Bridge on Thursday 20 October.
The film aims to address racist stereotypes surrounding swimming, and how they contribute to the alarming number of people from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds who can't swim, and are at increased risk of drowning.
The dramatisation also explores how parents' relationship with the water can go on to influence their children.
Tickets for the event – organised in conjunction with Trent Bridge Community Trust - are free of charge, with places available to book online here.
“As a community organisation, it’s really important we embrace the diversity within our city and county, and this is a great opportunity to do that,” said Mark Clifford, Community Projects Manager at Trent Bridge Community Trust.
“We use sport as a vehicle for social integration on many of our projects as it is so often a force for good. But there is undoubtedly a stigma that exits surrounding swimming and ethnic minorities.
“We want to help educate people on this topic, highlight the issues that are prevalent with regards to BAME individuals and their relationship with water, and ultimately create an open environment to explore how we can address that.”
More information about events taking place around the city can be found here, with a trailer for the film itself available at the ticket registration link here...