SRtRC & Kick It Out produce England Team poster ahead of the World Cup
Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) is the UK’s leading anti-racism education charity. SRtRC utilises the power of football to share its message of anti-racism across society. Started in 1996 with Newcastle United’s Goalkeeper Shaka Hislop, SRtRC have reached over 1.4 million people with their education services.
Kick It Out (KIO) is the UK’s leading equality and inclusion charity for football. KIO campaigns to ensure no form of discrimination remains in the game.
Show Racism the Red Card and KIO combine their forces for the World Cup with the launch of a new poster featuring 9 England players and entitled: “England players say no to racism”.
Featured in the World Cup poster image are:
• Mark Guehi (Man City)
• Dan Burn (Newcastle United)
• Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
• Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)
• Kobbie Mainoo (Man United)
• Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur)
• Ben White (Arsenal)
• Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
• Harry Maguire (Man United)
Kick It Out Chief Executive Samuel Okafor: “We all have a responsibility to stand up to racism – on the pitch, in the stands, or online. By being united with one voice, we can challenge discrimination and build a game where everyone feels welcome.”
Ged Grebby, Chief Executive of Show Racism the Red Card: “Racism is on the rise across the world and antiracism education is needed now more than ever. Working together with KIO we are aiming to get this poster image into every school and workplace in the UK. 550,000 Teachers will receive the poster via the National Education Union and we will be working with other partners to get the message to millions of people across England. Thanks to the FA for arranging the players for the photo.”
Kevin Miles, Chief Executive Officer of the Football Supporters Association (FSA) said: “This England team participating in the World Cup will not only unite and enthuse the nation in a common cause, it will also provide a living embodiment of the incredible diversity which gives our team and our country such talent and strength. This poster offers a great way both to fly the flag for the team, and make a clear statement against division and for inclusion”