#JusticeforGrenfell
Today marks 9 years since the devastating fire took the lives of 72 people in 2017.
Grenfell bereaved and survivors will gather for a silent walk to remember all those that tragically lost their lives, and support those fighting for justice.
The tower is due to be completely taken down after this anniversary.
Forever in our hearts. ๐ #grenfell
Kevin Maguire: "After the attack on the Liverpool football parade & it was a white guy, middle class, former royal marine, no-one went after other white, middle class former marines & set this person represents that entire group"
Tennis player Rafa Jodar SHOVES the ball girl out of the way.
He should never play another tennis match again in his life.
What a loser. https://t.co/h6a3RQ8H0a
Mr. T. on how he chose his name: I think about my father being called "boy", my uncle being called "boy", my brother, coming back from Vietnam and being called "boy".
So I questioned myself:
"What does a black man have to do before he's given respect as a man?"
So when I was 18 years old, when I was old enough to fight and die for my country, old enough to drink, old enough to vote, I said I was old enough to be called a man.
I self-ordained myself Mr. T, so the first word out of everybody's mouth is "Mr.""
Today, April 22 is Stephen Lawrence Day.๐ค
33 years ago in 1993, Stephen at just 18 years was stabbed to death in a racist attack in Eltham, south east London. ๐๐พ
Today, we reflect on this death but more importantly we stand with his family and the Stephen Lawrence foundation to help build in his name for future generations.
As @sldayfdn have stated, this years theme is Every Future Needs a Foundation - to support young people and their ambitions.
Please support the Stephen Lawrence Foundation and their plans however you can.
#wewillneverforget #stephenlawrenceday
๐ฃ๏ธ Alisson Becker: 'Three months after my fatherโs death, my son Rafael was born. For my wife and I, it was like hope was reborn. A light shone in our lives again. His name had a special meaning for us. It comes from the Hebrew, meaning โGod has healed.โ โ
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Six days after Rafael was born, something happened that I still cannot explain.โ
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We were playing a crucial match against West Brom. We were fighting for our place in the Champions League, and we had to win that match. It was one of those days where it feels like nothing is working, and it was 1-1 with a few seconds remaining. As a keeper, you are just standing in your box in those moments, feeling helpless. โ
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But then we won a corner. And our goalkeeping coach shouted for me to run up the pitch. There was nothing to lose. So I ran up the pitch as fast as I could, and I arrived in the box just as Trent was taking the corner. To be honest, as a keeper, you never, ever, ever think that you are actually going to score. โ
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Just get into the box and create chaos. โ
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The next thing I know, the ball is coming at my face. I flick my head and I fall to the ground. Then I am just surrounded by a warm glow. Thatโs the only way I can describe it. Everyone is hugging me. Thiago is hugging me and crying. Firmino is hugging me and crying and laughing at the same time. Mo is celebrating like a little kid, jumping up and down. I have never seen him so happy after someone else scored a goal hahaha!! Complete joy.โ
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It was almost more special that we were still playing in the empty stadiums, without the roar of the fans, because the only thing that I could feel was the love of my teammates, who had gotten me through the hardest time of my life. Our whole bench, the staff, and the kitmen were all cheering so loud that it felt like we were back in front of the Kop again. โ
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I remember I looked up to the heavens, and it was one of those grey rainy days in England. But for me, the sky was filled with light. โ
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I said, โPaiโฆ. paiโฆ..โโ
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Itโs for you, Dad!'โ
A happy heavenly birthday to Anthony Walker, who would have turned 39 today! Never let the likes of Joey Barton, diminish exactly how and why Anthony is no longer with us today. Thoughts with the family of Anthony's and his friends. ๐๐ฟโค๏ธ๐๐คโ๐ฟ
Today, we remember Anthony Walker, who would have been turning 39. A talented young footballer with a bright future ahead of him, Anthonyโs life was tragically cut short, but his memory continues to live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and everyone who knows his story. His legacy is not only one of potential and promise, but also a reminder of the importance of standing together against hate and injustice. On what would have been his special day, we honour his life, his dreams, and the lasting impact he has made.