Can't see the problem, or why this is something to laugh at. It's not our history (as white people). But does that mean it has no worth? Also don't see what the Flag of St. George has to do with this. Is the English flag not for black people as well?
Am not tying the flag to the colour of skin, solely because of us not being able to advertise ourselves.
Remembering the Slave trade? Celebrating the support given and sacrifices made by the Colonies during WW2? Honouring The men and women who came to help Britain back onto it's feet during the 1950's, and the reception they got from large parts of the population? And the fact that many of them still aren't recognised as British citizens. A grift industry. We're going to have to agree to disagree on this matter.
I still fail to see what advertising Englishness has to do with that photo, or Black History month. Unless black people highlighting their history is anti-English. But that can't be the case, if the flag is not tied to the colour of people's skin.
Why not have one? Black history has been ignored or downplayed for generations. How can bringing knowledge of the past to people be a bad thing? A lot of it is uncomfortable. Maybe many of us would prefer it was quietly forgotten. But that's when the injustices of history repeat themselves. Once painful lessons from the past are forgotten.
It's great to be straight Will there be a big rally in London? The Police can all bring their wives & girlfriends along
Regardless of what you think of the cause, why does a football club require a Director of Diversity ? Paul Elliott seems absolutely obsessed with race, which I find odd.
Well it's his job presumably, and his life experience has given him a personal interest I expect. Not sure that adds up to an obsession. Black history month is fine by me. I wouldn't have noticed it had this thread not been started, so it isn't exactly being forced down people's throats.
Yes, living in a gated mansion on a six figure salary must fill Elliott with empathy for black kids struggling in Lewisham.
Perhaps not. But being black probably will. I find it unusual that you seem to have an issue with Mr Elliott being rich. Is he not a self-made man? I see no conflict between Elliott having made a success of his life and enjoying the rewards, but still being proud of his background, where he came from and his own community / heritage. You don't have to be poor & disadvantaged to empathise with others in the same situation. I think it helps though if your origins are humble, as it likely means you had to overcome the challenges that the poor and disadvantaged still face. Any young person who works hard and is good at what they do deserves to succeed, totally regardless of the colour of their skin. Paul Elliot is surely an example of what disadvantaged youngsters could aspire to. Promoting diversity in my view is not a waste of money. It goes had in hand with promoting equality of opportunity. I'm not talking about quotas or positive discrimination. But our society even in 2025 is still mired by negative discrimination, glass ceilings and prejudice. Promoting diversity is part of the process of chipping away at those old obstacles. If young disadvantaged people are given more reason to believe they can succeed and contribute to society, rather than leech off it by a life of benefits and crime, surely that must be a good thing.
