Legendary former Leeds captain Lucas Radebe says it is “encouraging” for him that young people are committed to anti-racism movements in the local community.
Radebe – who grew up during the apartheid regime in his native South Africa – led workshops alongside Leeds winger Largie Ramazani at Elland Road for academy players and local children as part of Black History Month.
“It’s great coming back and bringing back those great memories from the club,” he told BBC Radio Leeds.
“It made me who I am and being able to come back and do different programmes with – like we have been doing today with Black History Month – is very important for us.
“Actually interacting – we had the academy players talk about my background and where I come from in terms of apartheid and racism. Also being at Elland Road, it is very encouraging for me to see young kids are taking up the message and making an impact into their communities.
“This is, for me, very impressive and it makes my day full of encouragement.”