Heritier Lumumba continues calls for Collingwood to answer questions over racism allegations

Heritier Lumumba has spoken out again, asking why Collingwood won’t adequately answer questions about his accusations of a racist culture.

Lumumba is continuing to demand answers.

Heritier Lumumba has heaped more pressure on Collingwood to address the former AFL star’s accusations he was the victim of a “culture of racist jokes” at the club.

The 33-year-old spent 10 seasons with the Magpies and has been vocal on social media this week, doubling down on claims he was nicknamed “Chimp” and ostracised for speaking out against racism.

Taking to Twitter on Saturday afternoon, Lumumba thanked people for their support and urged the media to ask tougher questions of Collingwood. He also said former teammates had contacted him, “terrified” he would out them for treating him poorly, but maintained he only wants the Pies to accept responsibility for his experiences.

“Thank you to former teammates who have reached out privately to support me. In a moment where black people worldwide are demanding justice and dignity, I ask that you stand with me publicly now,” Lumumba wrote.

“To my former teammates who have contacted me, terrified that I will expose them, my purpose has never been to name and shame individuals. I want accountability from institutions — CFC and the AFL, whose job it is to ensure an inclusive workplace.

“Here are some very simple questions journalists can put to CFC. Silence or an inability to answer them will speak volumes. Does Nathan Buckley still stand by his claim that he ‘didn’t hear’ the chimp nickname? Does he recall telling me that I ‘threw the president under the bus’ in our final meeting, referring to me speaking out against Eddie McGuire?”

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Lumumba referenced the ex-Collingwood players who have backed him publicly, including Leon Davis and Andrew Krakouer, and said he is demanding justice for every person who has ever experienced racism.

“How come not a single player has publicly backed CFC and their version of events? They wouldn’t dare. Collective silence is their only defence,” he wrote.

“This is not just about me. This is for every person who has ever been bullied in their workplace, belittled at school or in the playground, or made to feel less than because of their colour or culture.

“Football clubs are community organisations whether they like it or not. They sit at the heart of Australian culture. What model is CFC setting for young people in this moment?”

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Lumumba (left) is continuing to speak out.

Speaking after Thursday night’s draw against Richmond, Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley said he would love to reach out to Lumumba and believed Collingwood had “been able to grow as an environment” since he left the Pies.

“We were growing when he was there and he was a big part of it, and we’re still growing,” Buckley said.

“But I’m really proud of the club that we are now and I would love to share that with him because he’s been a big part of that.

“I’ll continue to try to reach out to listen to him to see if there’s something that we can do about how he has felt about his experiences at the club.”

Collingwood President Eddie McGuire responded to Lumumba on Monday night.

“We’re all about trying to get a solution; we’re not defending ourselves,” McGuire said on Footy Classified.

“I’m really proud of what we do at Collingwood and what we do with our Indigenous programs. We have great leadership from (player) Travis Varcoe.

“If Heritier is still obviously feeling the pain, well reach out. We want to find a solution.”