Racism in Manchester

To be honest I have found Manchester to be one of the most accepting places in England for different races and cultures, definately not a racist place in my opinion. I think there's just a lot of stigmas like Moss Side is said to be rough...and many say that because it is mainly populated by Afro-Caribbean's. Saying that I walked through Moss-Side a few months ago very wary by what people said, and I was fine! I've been through worse areas in Manchester trust me!

In terms of Racism, I would rather be in Manchester than London...
My friend spent a night in a police station ... she is 4feet tall so very small and white...she was on a bus going through a mainly black populated area of london...three 6ft tall black guys got on the bus, grabbed her book out of her hand, ripped it apart and threw her off the bus, then proceeded to beat her up BECAUSE she was white and we know that was the reasoning becase of the comments said to her throughout.

To be honest I have found Manchester to be one of the most accepting places in England for different races and cultures, definately not a racist place in my opinion. I think there's just a lot of stigmas like Moss Side is said to be rough...and many say that because it is mainly populated by Afro-Caribbean's. Saying that I walked through Moss-Side a few months ago very wary by what people said, and I was fine! I've been through worse areas in Manchester trust me!

In terms of Racism, I would rather be in Manchester than London...
My friend spent a night in a police station ... she is 4feet tall so very small and white...she was on a bus going through a mainly black populated area of london...three 6ft tall black guys got on the bus, grabbed her book out of her hand, ripped it apart and threw her off the bus, then proceeded to beat her up BECAUSE she was white and we know that was the reasoning becase of the comments said to her throughout.

There's good and bad in every race and racism exists no matter where you go. Narrow minded pricks if you ask me. Just keep your head down and forget about them. It's the same everywhere, you'll get good and bad wherever you stay or go.

If you DO come across a racist/ or racists, always remember.

"You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty."

A lot of friends have each individually told me how Manchester is particularly racist in respect to the northern cities. Now I come from London, a virtual racial haven, and am Indian and recognise that obviously all cities have their particularly xenophobic regions, however I was wondering whether perhaps Manchester students have had any particularly bad experiences or can shed light on the racism in the city, as it is something that particularly concerns me and the dangers that can result.

Thanks in advance.

Being the only Muslim and asian person in the flat its getting worse by the day. All of my flatmates are white atheist and mainly middle classed. They will make insulting remarks about other cultures when they've been on a night out or had a drink. Not all are intentionally racist but some are. They all know better as they're all highly educated individuals. But in truth they don't give a dam, as they know they'll get away with it as majority opinion rules. What's worse is those who aren't will not speak up against such racists and bigots. I believe its because they're cowards. I hate it when they come to me individually to try to apologise.

The accommodation office should but people of same faith with atleast one other person of the same faith. Specially if your Muslim. Not being able to eat the same food as rest of the household is bad, you can cut the tension with knife at dinner times. Eating after everyone else is eaten is sad! I was told by the accommodation office that they don't but people of the same course together because they want people to mix with other people. That's aload of bull s**t, most of my flatmates are on the same course - history & politics.

Ethnic minorities should be placed with atleast one other ethnic minority, so that no one is singled out for racial abuse by racists and bigots!!!