r00fie1
Well-known member
No.I mean I get the point.. but do you not find 'players of colour' 'people of colour' a bit weird.. I get the point and I understand that you are against racism in principle.
People of colour sounds to me a bit like 'othering' I get people are different and everyone is unique. but the idea that a person is of colour I find ridiculous. I have a colour.. so then am I not a person of colour? You see what I mean? There are many legitimate and well founded elements that are entwined into our club that share anti racist imagery and messages.. for me they are vital tools in becoming more visible with our anti racist stance. Lots of very subtle messages are creeping into our club and fan base that we do not want to be associated with. Some are well meaning.. but are not progressive. Some are ignorant and damaging without intention.
At the same time there are some very strong messages that are not being promoted or celebrated.
It's not about separation.
It's about identifying those people, in particular, who are targeted because of the colour of their skin and ethnicity.
If you ask anyone of our players above, they will be able to give first-hand experience of what it feels like being targeted for being of a particular ethnicity. It's an issue some white folks are totally unaware of, because of their environment, isolation, up-bringing and education. It's not about choice. It's about empathy, then joining together to confront racism and discrimination on that basis.
Those who turn that on its head and cry the "white" boys being the “victim” are racist bigots.
Let's ask our players.
How’s about a forum, involving any of the players above?
Some may wish to speak about it face to face?
How's about "A Swift Word" [on Boro You Tube] on racism, abuse, and discrimination with any of the players who care to get involved?
Isaiah Jones
Morgan Rogers
Emanuel Latte-Lath
Seny Dieng
Anfernee Dijksteel
Alex Bangura
Sam silvera
Bryant Bilongo
George Gitau
Alfonso Lindo
Terrell Agyemang
Yacou Traore
Pharrell Willis
Daniel Nkrumah
Prince Acheampong
George Grant
Judah Tawiah
Addis Dore
Amazing Kiasungua
Noah Muwana
Rio Patterson-Powell