Sheffield Wednesday to host anti-racism event for schoolchildren
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The defenders will face questions from pupuils from five Sheffield primary schools at Hillsborough as part of an event held by charity Show Racism the Red Card (SRTC).
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![Tom Lees in action against Ipswich Town earlier this season. Pic: Steve Ellis.](/img/placeholder.png)
Schoolchildren will also take part in workshops during the day-long event at the home of the Owls.
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Hide AdGed Grebby, chief executive of Show Racism the Red Card, said: 'It is great that Sheffield Wednesday is supporting SRTRC by hosting an educational event with us.
'We are looking forward to working with the club, Sheffield Wednesday community programme and the schools.
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'Clubs like Sheffield Wednesday are helping us work with young people in a unique setting, listen to their views and educate about prejudice.
'We want to make sure if a young person experiences or witnesses racism they know what they can do about it.'