Jahmal Howlett-Mundle was welcomed to the Emirates Stadium for the Premier League match versus Nottingham Forest as a result of Arsenal’s support for Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign.
In recognition of the Premier League’s support of the Rainbow Laces campaign, Arsenal invited Jahmal Howlett-Mundle as a special guest to the Emirates Stadium for their match against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
When Howlett-Mundle was signed by Sheppey United last season, he came out as bisexual. He currently plays for Ramsgate in the Isthmian League. Less than two weeks after coming out, the 25-year-old defender, who was at the time given encouragement by his teammates, regrettably endured homophobic insults from a Tower Hamlets player.
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Later, charges were brought against the player who abused Howlett-Mundle. The non-league player, however, has emphasized the significance of Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign, which is currently in its ninth year and displays support for LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Howlett-Mundle stated to the Arsenal program that being a part of the Rainbow Laces campaign “shows how much progress I have achieved over my trip.” “I never thought I’d get the chance to cheer on such a wonderful campaign at a gorgeous stadium like the Emirates a year and a half ago.
“Across the footballing pyramid, campaigns like Rainbow Laces are crucial. The topic for this year is appropriately “Inclusion has no off-season.” The LGBT+ community should be supported throughout the year, and Stonewall is doing a great job of that.
Take your time in learning what being your real self means to you, he advised anyone facing a similar circumstance to the one he did when he was younger. Be patient; an increase in confidence did not happen over night. I’ve discovered that being open with those who are closest to me has allowed me the freedom to branch out and be more expressive in other areas of my life.
When Jahmal Howlett-Mundle was a player for Sheppey United, he came out as bisexual.
Despite losing Bukayo Saka to injury in the first half, Arsenal gave Forest one of their greatest offensive displays of the year. Reiss Nelson replaced the England international, and in a four-minute span early in the second half, the substitute scored both of his season’s goals.
Mikel Arteta’s team had taken the lead earlier thanks to Gabriel Martinelli, and following two goals from Nelson, Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard also scored. There were additional opportunities to score as well, and Gabriel Jesus was probably disappointed that he wasn’t able to score.
The victory insured that the Gunners, who had dropped to second when rival Manchester City defeated Leicester 1-0 on Saturday, rose back to the top of the standings. Their final two league games, against Chelsea and Wolves, will be played away from home before the World Cup break. They also have cup matches at home against FC Zurich and Brighton.