New supporters’ group is launched
Chairman Lee Vehit told WHUFC.com “BAME is an acronym for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic.
When we first started discussing the independent group, even some of our more active members said they didn’t really understand what BAME stands for.
So, in terms of education, work still needs to be done to make sure people know this, to get them comfortable with the term, making sure that they understand BAME covers a multitude of ethnicities, races and cultures.
When it comes to the terminology and using the right words, it is something people are conscious of and can be concerned about. I sometimes feel like I don’t know the right terms for sexual orientation, ethnicities, for religions, so getting people comfortable with BAME is really important.”
If you would like to become a BAME Hammers member, you can get in touch through Instagram @bamehammers, Twitter @BAMEHammers or through their online registration form here.