Discrimination is a growing problem in society but can be combatted by the "power of football", according to Dr Rimla Akhtar.
Reports of discrimination in grassroots football are on the rise, with religious-based incidents up around 1672 per cent since 2014, according to figures from the FA.
YouTuber Manny Brown says racism is a problem in grassroots football and believes he has found himself on the substitutes' bench because he is black.
As part of our Tackling Racism series, Sky Sports News visit Brighton, who are bucking the trend by giving BAME coaches at all levels a chance to flourish.
Brighton boss Chris Hughton has called on football's decision-makers to ensure another generation of talented BAME coaches is not lost to the game.
John Fashanu has described the lack of an openly gay footballer in the Premier League as a situation which "defies logic."
Criticism aimed at Raheem Sterling has "an undertone of racism", according to Ledley King, who says the Man City forward has been "made a scapegoat".
BAME sports journalists need a clear pathway into the media industry, says Daily Mail football writer Sami Mokbel.
Organisational psychologist John Amaechi believes something "more revolutionary" is needed to improve inclusion in sports media.
Sol Campbell has called for a culture change within the media, some of whom he feels still judge him on how he was as a player, rather than as a manager.
Sol Campbell is convinced there is widespread unconscious bias across sections of the football media.
Sporting Equals chief executive Arun Kang says it needed someone like Raheem Sterling to address perceived racist abuse in the media.
Sky Sports News' report into racism within football in the UK is a "real eye-opener", says Kick It Out's Troy Townsend.
West Ham forward Michail Antonio has demanded points deductions and stadium closures for any team whose fans are involved in racist incidents.
Cardiff defender Sol Bamba has urged football supporters to do more to report racist incidents.
A Sky Data Poll for Sky Sports News has revealed the extent of racism in UK football.
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