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TQL Rugby – Shaun Campbell on Arthur Wharton’s legacy, the foundation keeping it alive + ties to Darlington
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Today I was delighted to be joined by the founder of The Arthur Wharton Foundation, Shaun Campbell!
Arthur’s remarkable story began when he moved from Ghana to England, settling in Darlington in 1883. He went on to become the world’s first Black professional footballer, the first officially recognised fastest man and a professional cricketer and rugby player.
The foundation works to promote racial harmony for the public benefit by promoting knowledge and mutual understanding between different racial groups. It also advances education and raises awareness of…
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