JAYFORCE

When it comes to Sports being the first or a trailblazer can be good and bad at times.  It’s great if you are the first to set a world record or obtain hall of fame for having the most championship rings.  Well when you are the first to break the color line it can be a difficult process and Paul Canoville knows exactly how that feels.  The first black player ever signed to Chelsea FC (Soccer Team based in London, England) Paul experienced harsh treatment from his own fans and people associated with the team.  His love of the sport helped him push through and he helped the team secure championship silverware and now he is an advocate for the club speaking to kids  about pursuing their dreams and dealing with racism.  On his first trip to Atlanta I got a chance to speak with him for a few minutes about his experience at Chelsea and his foundation.  With Atlanta getting a MLS Soccer team in 2017,  we can expect more visits from Soccer legends across the pond!

–ArtByOdell Twitter/SoundCloud

CHECK THE VIDEO TO ‘BLACK & BLUE: THE PAUL CANOVILLE STORY’ BELOW…

READ: BLACK & BLUE – HOW RACISM, DRUGS, AND CANCER ALMOST DESTROYED ME BY PAUL CANOVILLE (BOOK)