Who better to inspire us about diversity than Desmond Tutu?!

Kaycee, Young Mayor of Newham

Who better to inspire us about diversity than Desmond Tutu?!

Kaycee, Young Mayor of Newham,
04 Feb 2010

Today's been just brilliant! This morning I was lucky enough to lead a group of local young people to meet Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the View Tube near Stratford.

Speaking to him was so inspirational. He's really energetic and funny, but also really down to earth.

I talked to him about the diversity of people in Newham and how the Olympics will put us all on show and create opportunities for years to come.

When he addressed the group he spoke about how sport can bring us all together. He told us about the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa when Nelson Mandela presented the trophy dressed in a Springboks shirt and the reaction it got from the crowd and the world.

I wasn't even 2 years old at the time so I don't remember it - but I think his story tells us how London can set an example, and show the world how much diversity there is in our great city during the 2012 Games.

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