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Richards agrees with Raheem Sterling’s complaint in the midst of the Black Lives Matter campaign that there aren’t enough Black, Asian and Minority ­Ethnic managers and coaches in the top four divisions. “If they can be open to have that conversation as to why they feel uncomfortable, then it can only be for the better.”, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. “I just want to help as many people as I can and have a conversation and let them express their feelings. “It was an unconscious act. Ten or fifteen years ago I would have reacted in a different way. Micah Richards: "I agree it needs more action, but at the same time, even if … “Everyone is from different walks of life so I said I would love to know why those that organised that plane feel that way. “That’s the older generation. “I'd love to know why those who organised that plane feel that way. “If we're going to change the future, we've got to have that conversation into why you feel that way,” said Richards, in a digital address to 250 young leaders from 23 countries, as part of an initiative set up by his old club City. 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Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has been vocal in football's continued fight against racism - and has shared his own experiences of discrimination, Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. The reaction on social media was incredible. I was lucky that my dad is a Rastafarian. In his current role as a TV pundit, the 32-year-old has spoken powerfully and articulately about racism in football and society and in June this year, he spoke at our Cityzens Giving Young Leaders Summit about his life and career. “But even when I was a professional, he would go to games with me and ­people would see his dreadlocks and start talking to him in a Jamaican accent or sing Bob Marley songs. But there are black people out there with business degrees, just like there are black people with the right coaching qualifications.”. 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Perhaps the answer lies in getting more diversity into the boardroom and the ­ownership of clubs. Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. When I actually stopped to think about it, I was baffled. “I live in Harrogate in Yorkshire and the way some of the older people look at me is like they're looking at an alien,” said Richards. Richards added: “I’ve had coaches say to me, ‘You’re a good lad aren’t you, Micah?’ It sounds inoffensive, but I knew what road they were going down. “Now I'm trying to learn a little bit more. “I just want to do all I can to help people feeling the same way as me, coming from Chapeltown where people don’t get chances, and now I’ve had the [playing] career I had and I’m moving onto a different sector of my life. “But when people talk about black players it always seems to be about them being a beast of a footballer. “About 90 per cent of it was positive, but the rest accused me of being a liar. Some of the most prominent people in my life are white. “Now I would like to learn why they felt they had to fly a plane over during a game. “I deal with racism a lot better now, because I see things from a different perspective from when I was younger. A gifted full-back in both attack and defence, Richards became the youngest defender to play for England when he was given the honour of representing his country at just 18 years of age. Then I realised maybe I’d been ­programmed to think white people who didn’t know me would feel uncomfortable if I was walking towards them. “That’s the older generation. “I crossed over the road so I could walk on the opposite side of the street,” said Richards. 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Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. He is a natural in both roles. It was like they were surprised that this black kid could be a decent lad. I played for England, I wore the shirt with Three Lions, I love this country – and I would die for it.”. These days, the 32-year-old lives in Harrogate, the Yorkshire spa town famous for its tea rooms. “But then you realise that if you stop speaking out then the bigots have won. “Some of the most prominent people in my life are white. You won't miss out. But as she stood naked, the child took various naked shots of her bare behind, Three reasons Meghan Markle and Harry quit royal family - without warning Queen, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shocked well-wishers around the world when they posted on Instagram to say they were quitting the royal family, announcing they wanted to "carve out a progressive new role", More than half of England moves into heightened coronavirus lockdown as Tier 2 expands, Millions are living under tougher Covid-19 lockdown measures in England as people in London, Essex, York, Elmbridge, Barrow-in-Furness, North East Derbyshire, Erewash and Chesterfield are now in Tier 2, Boy, 16, killed after being hit by a car while riding his bike in Wales, The 16-year-old boy was hit by a grey Ford Focus while riding a bicycle in Newport, South Wales, and Gwent Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. We know it happens in everyday society. Richards, now a Sky pundit, revealed he still gets stared at by people where he lives, simply because of the colour of his skin, and wants to use his voice and profile to tackle such prejudice.

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