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Racism in the UK: ‘I feel like an Alien’

14th September 2022|Article

A BBC News interview: “As Stormzy pledges £10 million to UK organisations to tackle racial inequality, four black men speak to the BBC’s Ashley John-Baptiste about their experiences of racism in daily life.” (source: BBC iPlayer)

We have selected this resource as a showcase for the authentic, lived experiences of Black people in the UK, to both hold space for Black stories and stand as an education and learning tool for allies.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-53002818

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