Welsh Gov anti-racism plan for museums and sports venues

This article was first published by the South Wales Argus.

The Welsh Government will spend £4.5 million over the next three years to make cultural, heritage and sporting sites more inclusive and reflective of the history and contribution of black, Asian and minority-ethnic people.

Some 22 organisations nationwide, including Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Monmouthshire council’s MonLife Heritage group, will each receive a share of around £2.8 million for new projects.

The initiative is part of the government’s Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan, and deputy minister for arts and sport Dawn Bowden said it would “deliver meaningful change”.

She added: “Our national and local museums, galleries, libraries, theatres, and sporting venues need to be inclusive of black, Asian and minority-ethnic people and places. Our culture, heritage and sports services must be culturally competent and reflective of the history and contribution made by black, Asian and minority-ethnic people to Welsh society.

“I am committed to delivering the goals and actions in the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan and the Programme for Government commitments within my portfolio. I look forward to our continued progress as we deliver meaningful change with and for black, Asian and minority-ethnic people across Wales.”