Racism and discrimination continues to blight football at the top level according to data released by the police (Picture: Getty)A strong message needs to be sent out that hate crime in top-flight football will not be tolerated, an anti-racism campaigner recognised in a new Windrush artwork has said. If you are saying that racism, as part of the nine protected characteristics, is a hate crime, then hate crime needs to be addressed and to be severely punished. We are doing the work in the field, but this needs to be top-down and I personally think that a strong message needs to be sent out. ‘When I was at school the Windrush Generation wasn’t mentioned and our history has been hidden. Douglas said: ‘The impact and contribution the Windrush Generation has had on Britain since first arriving in 1948 has been exceptional.

Source: Metro October 31, 2023 22:27 UTC