Kenyan defender George Gitau took time out of his busy schedule to visit Brambles Farm School in honour of the European Black History Month. The 19-year-old who features for the Middlesbrough Under 21 side visited the school and took questions on the importance of Black History Month, racism, education, and his own career so far.Kenyan defender speaks of racism in EnglandGitau emphasized on the importance of education to the young pupils and was happy to be part of the club’s Academy that is doing charity work in the community. “I enjoy sessions like this and I think they’re very important. Education is vital and as a young footballer if I can play a part in that education I’m only too happy to get involved.##NAJAVA_MECA_6716134##It’s an important issue, and both our Foundation and our Academy do so much positive work in the community,” said Gitau in an interview with the club’s official portal. Black History Month is observed as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland, and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.Kenyan youngster features for MiddlesbroughGitau is also part of the club’s Teesside Trailblazers initiative to act against racial justice in classrooms, playgrounds and on football pitches.Up to 950 people in schools across the region have signed up to take part in the new scheme – and more schools have been encouraged to take part.
