Jake Bowers editor of the June issue of the Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month Magazine writes about the need to shift a mountain of misunderstanding surrounding Britain's 300,000 Gypsy, Roma and Travellers whose educational outcomes, health and well-being, accommodation and reputation is the worst of any minority group in the country. GRT History Month gives us a chance to challenge the stereotypes, address the racism and confront prejudice as we celebrate the culture, heritage, history and creativity of these proud and private communities.
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress joined us at the West Park Centre to officially open GRT History Month in Leeds with a wonderful exhibition of the works of Roma embroidery artist Marketa Sestakova. These beautiful embroidered pictures depict Romani life as a humane and pastoral idyll. You can find out more about what is happening during GRT History Month here in Leeds by visiting the Gypsy Roma Traveller Achievement Service website at www.grtleeds.co.uk.
The exhibition is at the West Park Centre until 25 June and then moves to the Thackray Medical Museum from 1 July until 9 August. Catch it if you can.
Chris
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