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continued from previous page underlying message. It beggars belief that people, in this day and age,
can still be treated less favourably than others due to their race or, as is often the
case, the pigmentation of their skin. Is this the product of the 'civilised society' our
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a human failure that it should be necessary to proceed by legislation in
these matters. Compulsion should not be necessary to ensure that men and women live
happily together and treat one another in a decent and civilised manner.' I agree, but
sadly such legislation together with occasions such as BHM are necessities we can ill
afford to be without at the moment. In 2001, Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General, said
'none of us is born intolerant of those who differ from us. Intolerance is taught and can
be untaught'. Hear! Hear! As such, BHM is part of that 'untaught' process. 
of the many festivities being held within the Hackney area and throughout the
country. Therefore, it is open to us all to participate in our small or large way to the
successful outcome of the 15th BHM.