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ince the last Tour de France, the demands have increased. The Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum through 2020, a year I was the only black rider to start the biggest race in the world, and my media profile grew, both at home and abroad.
A few years ago, I had difficulty expressing myself on the question of racism, but things have changed. The 2020 Tour allowed me to take a stand and to understand what I wanted to express to the media and the public. I realised that what I think and say carries weight. This is a 180-degree turn for me, and today I feel empowered to send whatever message I want to get across. So much the better if that can give a voice to those who feel that they are not being heard. We must not be silent on issues where we are right.