For humanity to march on in dignity and respect, the STAND UP - SPEAK UP CAMPAIGN has plenty to offer that can go a long way in healing our past and present injuries and prevent future wounds. The evil of ugly racism has dogged humanity for centuries and it is time that the collective conscience of humanity works towards eradicating this menace. Footballers who enjoy the privilege of being watched by millions across the globe have an important role to play in inviting the larger audience to make an examination of one's conscience and to rid oneself of racist tendencies and attitudes. Governments, Socio-cultural organizations, Religious Congregations, Churches of different denominations, NGOs, Clubs, Schools, Colleges, Universities and Families need to play their part in a concerned manner for the emancipation of all. French footballer Thierry Henry and his football colleagues have taken a momentous step in the right direction. More and more sportspersons need to join such a noble cause and liberate humanity of all forms of racism in every aspect of life. In our post modern era, considerations based on the basis of race and skin colour look glaringly unscientific and pre-historic !
