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AN FEI CASE STUDY 🌍 FOR EVERYONE A quaint video accentuating the bond between humans and horses-creatures like no other in the animal kingdom. However, the blatant use of stock footage showcasing a black man with his equine partner is insulting. Do they think we (EMBERS*) would not notice? While real-life footage of white grooms, trainers & competitors are used, you splice in a generic insert. It is a great shame and cause for major concern that the FEI’s agenda of promoting their global campaign of this Olympic sport does not reflect 80-90% of the global population. WE KNOW WHY! They are systemically denied the equitable advancement opportunities as white riders. Is there no end to this “old guard racial-bias -culture” in sports? Despite the many *Experienced Multi-Ethnic and Black Equestrian Riders* worldwide, the FEI still believes a stockpile footage of a black man is all that is required to give an illusion of equal participation and accessibility of EMBER groups in the sport. Although not surprising, since the FEI does not have nor subscribe to an authentic DEI initiative. There are multi-ethnic and black riders (MEBs) all over the world who deserve to have their stories featured in this video, proclaiming their ancestral bonds with their horses. BUT that has been stripped away from them as non-participants. And therefore their voices. I hope the FEI takes this opportunity, especially in an Olympic year to change their ways and enact progressive policies in advancing MEBs in all equestrian sectors. Just as other global sports. Because it is dying without it. 🐎 #FEI #OlympicCommitee #OlympicParis2024 #OlympicSport #GlobalSport #EquestrianSport #BlackEquestrian #MEBs #Horses #CommonWealthGames #BlackLivesMatter #BlackEmpowerment #BlackBusiness #BlackFemaleBusiness #Mission44 #SirLewisHamilton #F1 #MercedesBenzAMGPetronasF1team #Ferrari #DEI #OlympicChange #DeloitteUK #DeloitteUSA #DeloitteGlobal #Amex #RolexGrandSlam #LGCT #LGCL #TommyHilfiger #HM #PoloRalphLauren

An animal like no other.  A sport like no other.  A team like no other. Horse & Human … it’s an unbreakable bond of care.  A Bond Like No Other 💜🐴 🚀 #Paris2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games "A Bond Like No Other" global marketing campaign is launched 👉 We're honouring good horsemanship and celebrating the unique and long-lasting connection between horse and human athlete 🤲 This is a true collaboration - FEI, National Federations, athletes, grooms and owners with Redtorch - engaging Olympic and Paralympic equestrian sports fans, connecting with broader audiences + showcasing the essential connection between horse and human and its critical role to success in the sport 📰 Read about this special campaign: https://lnkd.in/evuB36_D   #ABondLikeNoOther #Equestrian #Jumping #Eventing #Dressage #ParaDressage International Olympic Committee – IOC International Paralympic Committee Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024

Charli McMackin

MSc Latin American Studies | University of Oxford

2mo

Well said Kirayanni Prince !!! 🫶🫶🫶 Really can’t wait to see you and Kira-Destiny Prince at long last when this exam nightmare is over !! Roll on July 🌸🌷❤️

Kira-Destiny Prince

Driving Commercial and Social Impact Multiculturalism in Sports and Non-Sports projects. Mediator, Arbitrator, HR & Legal Consultant to C-Suites and Fortune 500 companies on globalisation initiatives.

2mo

Well done GEN Z! For generations to come…it’s for every voice…

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