Today is ‘World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development’, so to celebrate and ‘Do One Thing For Diversity and Inclusion’ I’m posting some highlights from Kick It Out’s 20 year anniversary event, held yesterday at Wembley Stadium.
Kick It Out is a charity that focuses on equality and inclusion in football. Kick It Out’s programmes challenge discrimination, encourage inclusive practices and campaign for positive change.
1. Martin Luther King III, the eldest son of the late civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King Jr , attended.
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2. Former Prime Minister the Rt Hon. Gordon Brown attended too.
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3. Former Charlton Manager Chris Powell attended.
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4. Kick It Out remembers Trevor Hutton, community hero and co-founder of AFC Wembley, who sadly, recently passed away.
Trevor was at the heart of his local community in North West London with his grassroots coaching uniting people in the local area. #kio20
— Kick It Out (@kickitout) May 20, 2014
5. England Manager, Roy Hodgson addresses audience.
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6. Quote from MLK III.
MLK: People must stand up… Against racism. We know what we should do. When ability and belief meet, results occur. #kio20 — The FA (@FA) May 20, 2014
7. Another quote from MLK III.
Martin Luther King III: As I’ve watched this evening, there’s not enough to be said for this organisation in its fight against racism #kio20
— The FA (@FA) May 20, 2014
8. A passionate response from Gordon Brown.
GB: Kick It Out is an organisation which makes me proud and should make Britain proud. — Kick It Out (@kickitout) May 20, 2014
9. Another highlight from Gordon Brown addressing the audience.
GB: it is about time we had more black managers in football today.
— Kick It Out (@kickitout) May 20, 2014
10. Gordon Brown, was on a roll.
GB: ‘if we think of the future, let us think of the legacy that Nelson Mandela left behind.’ — Kick It Out (@kickitout) May 20, 2014
11. Jermain Jackman, winner of The Voice UK 2014 and Labour Party Youth Coordinator for Hackney, seen here with Sara Brown.
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12. Quote from sports journo Jonny Gould.
When #kickitout works practically against prejudice everyday in every community, it becomes vital to the health of our society. #kio20
— Jonny Gould (@jonnygould) May 20, 2014
13. Jeffrey Webb in attendance.
.@FIFAcom Vice-President @jeffreywebb will address the audience – he’s worked in football for over 30 years. — Kick It Out (@kickitout) May 20, 2014
14. Vincent Pericard, Garth Crooks and Kevin Day were among the people who detailed their experiences in football for this film.
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15. Lord Herman Ouseley, Chair of Kick It Out, addresses the audience.
LHO: Our work is focusing on education and working with the future of society to eradicate discrimination.
— Kick It Out (@kickitout) May 20, 2014
16. More from Lord Herman Ouseley.
LHO: What I hate is people who have power to fight inequality and do nothing. #kio20 — Kick It Out (@kickitout) May 20, 2014
17. Quote from former FA Executive Director David Davies.
Davies: I would unequivocally support a player walking off the pitch if they were racially abused.
— Kick It Out (@kickitout) May 20, 2014
18. Laurie Cunningham award, it is the 25th anniversary of his passing this year.
Laurie was one of the greatest players of his generation and a pioneer for black and minority ethnic footballers. #kio20 — Kick It Out (@kickitout) May 20, 2014
19. PFA Chief Gordon Taylor, quoted.
PFA chief exec Gordon Taylor “When you see penalties for FFP at £50m and penalties for racism at £5k you have to ask what’s happening?”
— alistair magowan (@alistairmagowan) May 20, 2014
20. Finally, one last word from MLK III.
MLK: ‘People must stand up… Against racism.’ — Kick It Out (@kickitout) May 20, 2014