Jerome Boateng on racism, the USA situation and how to change it
The Bayern defender spoke about George Floyd's murder and more
Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng has spoken out against the racism infecting the United States of America and the world.
In an interview with DW, the defender was asked about recent events in the USA such as the murder of George Floyd by police.
“I find it extremely upsetting because I’m often in America myself and I like the country and the culture a lot,” said Boateng.
“But it’s nothing new; it’s something which is omnipresent. Racism is found everywhere, but it is extreme in the USA.
“I read a good quote recently: It’s as if racism is a dark room and, every now and then, someone turns the light on and everything is revealed.”
The solution, according to Boateng, is teaching children correctly, so they grow up to be good adults.
“Everything begins with the education of children. That’s the most important thing. No child in this world is born a racist. It's up to the parents and what they tell their children,” said Boateng.
“The worst thing that could happen would be for my children to experience such things. It’s vital that we teach them that racism isn’t acceptable and that, should they see someone being abused, they should defend them and speak up.
“That has to start in school. It has to be an integral part of the curriculum. Only in that way can we make progress.”
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