Introducing the First 11 Black Players Exhibition: Sunderland AFC
As our 30th anniversary approaches, what better way kickstart commemorating such a milestone, than by celebrating UK’s Black History in football.
The ‘First 11 Black Players Exhibition’ highlights the achievements of the first eleven Black footballers to represent their clubs at senior level. From the early trailblazers who broke barriers, to more recent stars who have inspired on and off the pitch, this exhibition provides a look at how football’s history is intertwined with the wider narrative of diversity and inclusion.
Kicking off the initiative is long-time ally of Show Racism the Red Card – Sunderland AFC.
This is the first in a series of similar events with top English clubs, featuring eleven banners that showcase each player’s respective contribution to the club, whilst paying respects to their cultural roots.
See below to learn about the ‘First 11′ Sunderland AFC players and their contributions to the club.
Big thanks to the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) and The Football Association (The FA) for their support & sponsorship of the project. Finally, thank you to Richard Flash for the research behind this project and all at SAFC for their collaboration on this exhibition and for sharing their history.
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