Premier League: communication campaign in honor of players of African and Caribbean origin

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The Premier League is implementing a digital communication campaign to celebrate the contribution of players of African and Caribbean origin to the reputation of the English championship, on the occasion of Black History Month, an annual commemoration organised every October in the United Kingdom since 1987, according to the English League on 02/10/2020.

"The Premier League and clubs [are] showcasing the ways in which we promote equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as demonstrating our ongoing commitment to tackling discrimination. The incredible contribution that players of African and Caribbean descent have made to the League since its formation in 1992 will be highlighted across Premier League digital channels throughout the month," said the League.

"This starts today with the first of a series of YouTube videos celebrating the contribution of some of those players, kicking off with a focus on Premier League champions. A set of specially commissioned artworks and illustrations will feature on Instagram, celebrating diversity through the lens of Premier League football,…

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J. Defoe, V. Kompany, S. Mané and I. Wright - ©  Premier League

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