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    Can A Social Media Boycott Fight Racism Online? The English Soccer World Hopes So

    English soccer clubs, coaches, players, journalists and the Premier League are boycotting social media for a few days. The players wants companies to do more to stop online abuse and racism.
    by Jeffrey Pierre May 01, 2021 5 minutes
    A "No room for racism" logo and Premier League logo is seen on the shirt of Ademola Lookman of Fulham during the Premier League match.

    The online world of English football (soccer) is surprisingly quiet, despite a busy weekend of important matches.

    A win Saturday brought Manchester City one step closer to its third league title in four years. West Ham United is vying for its first top five finish in years, while Liverpool fights for its own spot, which can guarantee the clubs a coveted place in international competitions.

    But from Friday through Monday, the football world's official social media feeds on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram will be silent at this crucial point in the season.

    The silence — from players, coaches at the highest level, owners, journalists and even the Premier League itself — is part of a boycott aimed at protesting a steady and growing stream of racist online harassment and abuse aimed at Black and brown soccer

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