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Black, disabled and female: 'I was told racism doesn't exist in 2020' – BBC

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July 2020 in News and opportunities

Black, disabled and female: 'I was told racism doesn't exist in 2020' – BBC

"You get racism, sexism and ableism." Paralympic Sprinter and cyclist Kadeena Cox and athlete Kare Adenegan talk about their experiences.

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