Corinthians step up anti-racism fight on International Day | OneFootball

This Saturday, Corinthians once again took a stand on social issues by marking its presence on the International Day Against Racial Discrimination. Through its social media channels, the club published a message reinforcing the fight against different forms of prejudice.

On the platform X, Timão wrote: “March 21 is the International Day Against Racial Discrimination. Sport Club Corinthians Paulista reinforces its fight against racism, xenophobia, and intolerance. Do not remain silent and help build a world against prejudice and with equal rights, where skin color does not influence attitudes and decisions“.

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The club's engagement in social causes is nothing new. Corinthians has stood out for actions aimed at confronting discrimination, whether racial, gender-related, or concerning the inclusion of people with disabilities. A recent example was the show of support for goalkeeper Hugo Souza, who was the target of racism during a match against Portuguesa in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista. On that occasion, in addition to an official statement, the players took to the field with the phrase “Racism is a crime. Report it” emblazoned on their uniforms.

The date remembered by the club was created by the United Nations (UN) in 1966 as a form of global awareness. The choice of March 21 refers to the “Sharpeville Massacre,” which occurred in 1960 in South Africa, when 69 black people were killed by the police during a peaceful protest against Apartheid regime laws.

Apartheid is remembered as one of the most severe racial segregation systems in history, with the black population being deprived of basic rights while the white minority held political and economic power. This period ended years later with the election of Nelson Mandela as the country's first black president.

The creation of the date by the UN aims to raise awareness and encourage the fight against all forms of racial discrimination, whether by skin color, ethnic origin, or ancestry.

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