Brighton kids meet Sanchez and Carter for anti-racism Q&A
Albion first team stars met with a group of local children in October.
Spanish ‘keeper Robert Sanchez, defender Joel Veltman, and WSL star Danielle Carter joined the group at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing.
The kids, from St Bartholomew’s Church of England Primary School in Brighton, had a Q&A with Sanchez about his football career.
As part of Albion in the Community’s work to combat discrimination, and because October is Black History Month, the children were invited to ask Sanchez about his experience of racism within football.
Danielle Carter also spoke to the group about the importance of the No Room For Racism campaign.
Danielle is committed to tackling discrimination in the game; she sits on both the Professional Footballers Association Players’ Board and the Premier League Black Players Advisory Group.
Throughout October, Albion in the Community held a series of workshops and lessons designed to teach young people about the realities of racism and how they can help combat discrimination.
Matt Dorn, CEO at Albion in the Community, said that sessions like these are an important part of AITC’s work.
“We were really pleased with how the session with Rob and Joel went, the kids were all really receptive and I think they learned a lot,” Matt said.
“We’re proud to be supporting the Premier League with No Room For Racism, and today was an important part of that campaign for us.”
The kids were later joined by Dutch defender Joel Veltman for another Q&A session.
Both Joel, Danielle, and Robert later took the time to have a chat with the kids, pose for photos, and sign their shirts.
Joel’s visit marked another appearance as Albion in the Community’s official ambassador for the season – an honour he shares with Albion Women’s captain Victoria Williams.
Find out more about our work in equality, diversity, and inclusion: https://bhafcfoundation.org.uk/community-wellbeing/reducing-inequality/tackling-discrimination/