TONIGHT: bokojr and RoadrunnersAHL share the inspiration behind new campaign to bring awareness to racism within pro-hockey at 6:00 with JasonBarrTV. enoughisenough allforall
TUCSON, Ariz. — It's been more than two months since Roadrunners forward Boko Imama felt the barbs of racism on the ice. During a game in January, in San Jose, Krystof Hrabik made a monkey like gesture towards Imama.Hrabik was suspended thirty games by the American Hockey League for making the racist gesture."Throughout my career, it's been happening to me. I want to say, almost every year." ~Boko Imama Enough is enough! pic.twitter.
— Boko Imama January 22, 2022 Imama was also the vitim of a racial slur by Brannond Manning two years ago while playing for Ontario. Manning was suspended five games. When he came back, Imama got his revenge in on-ice fight during a game. "I can go on and fight as many people as I want. It's not going to change anything." ~Boko Imama So this time, Imama has gone with a different approach. He and the Roadrunners have launched a campaign with T-shirts that say"Enough is Enough" on one side and"All for All" on the other side.
Professional Hockey is 97% white. Two years ago, the Hockey Diversity Alliance was formed, and it aims to prevent racism in the sport. The proceeds of Boko's T-shirts go towards that cause.— Boko Imama February 19, 2022 Through the T-shirts, Boko and the team hope to raise awareness, bring the community together and raise funds for a great cause that Boko says will help younger generations.Jason Barr is a sports anchor and reporter for KGUN 9.
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