Racism, identity and the need for change
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Will George Floyd's death lead to change? NFL player Sam Acho, WNBA Chicago Sky player Gabby Williams and England and Harlequins rugby union player Shaunagh Brown discuss their own experiences...
show more"It's not politics it's our lives, we're trying to erase the line between our blackness and our sport.”
George Floyd was an African American man killed during an arrest in Minneapolis in May. It sparked protests around the globe about racial injustice and racism. What changes do these athletes want to see in their sport and society? This is the first in a series of BBC discussions about racism across the globe and whether we will see change.
Photo credit: Gabby Williams wearing a 'Black Lives Matter' shirt whilst warming up before the Chicago Sky match against Seattle Storm (Getty Images).
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