Standing against racism and embracing diverse communities
Camden Council's Leader, Councillor Richard Olszewski, has given a strong message that diversity is welcomed and celebrated in Camden's communities, while racism and division has no place in our borough.
Writing in the Camden New Journal, Cllr Olszewski emphasised the need to stick together and to show “care and support for our fellow human beings”.
The Leader also spoke in September's Council meeting about how Camden's diversity is its greatest strength.
Everything we do in Camden we do for our communities. And it’s our communities that make Camden everything it is – an open-minded, tolerant and understanding borough within the best city in the world, where everyone is welcome and has their place.
Camden is immensely proud to be a Borough of Sanctuary – a place that is committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment for people seeking refuge from war and persecution. And over the years we’ve also been proud to welcome people who have come here to study, work and build their lives. A short walk around Camden is all that’s needed to see how we thrive as a result.
But these are difficult times. I’ve spoken many of our residents and they tell me that they have been deeply shaken by the demonstrations we have seen across the country. This is troubling – every one of those residents is a valued member of our society.
I have heard how colleagues, friends and council workers have been profoundly affected by the actions of those seeking to intimidate and make our friends, neighbours and colleagues feel unwelcome and fearful. We will not allow any member of our community to live in fear because of toxic politics that sows division, fear and hatred.
