Black Girl Ignored at Irish Gymnastics Medals Ceremony
FOOD FOR THOUGHT, 9 Oct 2023
Al Jazeera - TRANSCEND Media Service
22 Sep 2023 – Footage shows the official skipping the girl, the only black gymnast in a medals lineup.
Ireland’s gymnastics federation has apologised for the racist treatment of a young black gymnast who was skipped by an official handing out medals to a row of girls.
Welcome to Ireland where people get away with racism! This little black girl broke my heart. Don’t skip this post without leaving a million heart for her. Make her famous… pic.twitter.com/YYMIP1IALZ
— Mohamad Safa (@mhdksafa) September 22, 2023
Tags: Food for thought - Editorial cartoon, Ireland, Racism
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