Students make a stand against racism

Gargi Vaidya delivering her race unity speech in Auckland. Photo / Ben ParkinsonBy Gaurav Sharma RNZSouth Asian high school students are increasingly standing up to champion better race relations, if the recent Race Unity Speech Awards are anything to go by. “Each one delivered thought-provoking speeches on race relations in Aotearoa New Zealand,” said Bev Watson, part of the national coordination team for the awards. “Not only did I network with others committed to social justice and racial harmony, the platform amplified my voice and enabled meaningful conversations about race unity,” she said. “It has made me realise that racial unity is not a choice, rather a necessity which every New Zealander should actively work towards.