More Black minor hockey players in western Quebec are coming forward with allegations of racism less than a week after another Black player spoke out.
On one occasion, Godwin said he was compared to African jungle animals.
Jean Bosco Citegetse, Blesson Ethan Citegetse's father, says taunts like those endured by his son make players question whether to remain in the sport they love. "I'm very happy that they found the courage to go and denounce the situation," she said. "Some kids might not and might keep it to themselves."
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