Diversity, inclusion, and racism were all topics of important discussion for middle-school students in Ottawa, who took part in with a group of professional and high performing athletes Tuesday. ottnews
The admiration for some of city's premier athletes is obvious, by the cheers of more than 400 students at Frank Ryan Catholic School. Taking Center stage were three Ottawa Redblacks players, including quarterback, Jeremiah Masoli, along with GeeGee's varsity basketball star forward Brigitte Lefebvre-Okankwu.
"It is hard to talk about," says Masoli, who shared with the students his recent experience where he was faced with racist comments. "That's exactly why we're here to let them know they should speak up and that they're right and they are not alone in speaking up and we got to look out for each other ... And showing them that there are things you can do. There are tools and support systems that you can reach out to and get support for whatever you are going through.
"If I can pour and invest some knowledge into these young people and have these conversations that I didn't have at their age that means our future is already looking," said event host, Stefan Keyes of CTV Morning Live. "And understand that we are not alone with what we are experiencing and that they can see adults still going through it and it can resonate with them. I think it's hugely important.
"These are the conversations that bring us closer together and I think this is exactly what we need," says the Redblacks defensive lineman. "Because I think it's very, very important to the victims of racism and bullying and whatever else to feel like they have that support."
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