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He was a professional rugby player in the area that I played as a youngster. So a lot of people who I went to school wit
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"He was a professional rugby player in the area that I played as a youngster. So a lot of people who I went to school with knew who he was and knew that he was black. So I would get racist taunts in school"

- Ryan Giggs

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This quote by Ryan Giggs speaks to the racism he experienced as a kid. He was an expert rugby player in the location he matured in, and as a result, much of his peers knew of him and his race. Unfortunately, this caused him being subjected to racist taunts in school. This quote highlights the truth of bigotry and how it can be experienced even by those who achieve success and popular. It likewise speaks with the requirement for higher awareness and understanding of bigotry and its results. It is important to recognize that racism is still a problem in society which it can have a long lasting influence on those who experience it. We need to continue to work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all.

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Ryan Giggs This quote is written / told by Ryan Giggs somewhere between November 29, 1973 and today. He was a famous Athlete from Welsh. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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