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The Guardian
At Home in Two Countries
Paulette and her sisters reminisce about life before and after she left Jamaica. Paulette discusses the difficulties and discrimination she faces as a Black woman living in England. Then, she bids farewell to Jamaica and returns to her...
The Guardian
At the Intersection of Racism and Bullying
Soon after starting school in Essex, Cornelius Walker is challenged to a fight by a white classmate. When he shows up to the fight, he is surrounded by a group of students who shout racist slurs at him while throwing punches. Cornelius...
Jabzy
Racism in Scotland - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Racism in Scotland
The Guardian
Voices for Change: Confronting Racism in Healthcare and Justice
Grafitti outside Bethlem Royal Hospital commemorating a young black man's death, served as a powerful reminder of systemic racism within the healthcare and justice systems. In this video, medical workers and an activist discuss how the...
The Guardian
Trying to Fit in When You Stand Out
As one of the only Black students at his school in Essex, Cornelius Walker went to great lengths to try to fit in. He changed his clothes, his accent, even bleached his skin. All the while, life at home was getting harder. Black Sheep...
The Guardian
Making Friends With Monsters
Cornelius joins the local crew, beating people up and doing whatever it takes to fit in and feel some love in a place where he faces a lot of hate. Black Sheep part 4/4
The Guardian
A Personal Story of Race and Policing in London
Gamal 'G' Turawa spent his early years with a white family in a predominantly white town. At the age of seven, his father picked him up and brought him back to London where he struggled with culture shock adjusting to a predominantly...
The Guardian
Navigating Institutional Prejudice in London's Police Department
In this introspective video, Gamal 'G' Turawa reflects on personal experiences being a Black man within the London police force. He explores the complex intersections of race, identity, and social conformity within the context of law...
The Guardian
Navigating Racism and Xenophobia in Rural England
Black Sheep tells the story of Cornelius Walker, whose life changed on 27 November 2000 - the day Damilola Taylor was killed. Damilola was 10, the same age as Cornelius. He lived five minutes away. He had the same skin colour....
The Guardian
After 50 Years Away, a Visit to Jamaica
As part of the Windrush generation, Paulette Wilson was sent to England from Jamaica in the 1960s and grew up with her grandparents. Now, more than 50 years later, returns to Jamaica for a visit. She shares her excitement and anxiety as...
The Guardian
Self Discovery Afer Years of Adversity
After years working in the London police department, Gamal 'G' Turawa joined the team focused on recruitment of minority groups to the force. What started as a refreshing experience soon turned sinister as Turawa faced racial and sexual...
The Guardian
A Bitersweet Homecoming
Paulette meets with friends and family members in Jamaica whom she has not seen since she left the country for England as a child. Her daughter and granddaughter accompany her on the journey. It's an emotional reunion for everyone and...
The Guardian
The Human Impact of the Windrush Scandal
Paulette Wilson is one of hundreds of people who relocated to England from one of the countries former colonies in the 1960s. As part of the Windrush scandal, she and others were wrongly labeled as illegal immigrants and many, including...
The Guardian
Mental Health Advocacy and Action: Seni's Law
After Seni Lewis died from being restrained by 11 police officers at Bethlem Royal Hospital, his family worked tirelessly for justice and reform. In this video, Seni's mother sits down with the families of other people who died in police...
The Guardian
Remebering Seni: a Call for Justice
In August, 2010, Seni Lewis died in Bethlem Royal Hospital after being restrainted by 11 police officers while experiencing a mental health crisis. Years later, graffiti commemorating Seni appeared on artwork outside the hospital,...
Curated Video
Exploring and engaging with themes in 'Coming To England’
Pupil outcome: I can identify and reflect on the key themes in 'Coming to England'. Key learning points: - ‘Coming to England’ highlights Floella’s resilience and advocacy against racism. - The text has themes of determination,...
The Guardian
'If abortion were legal in Northern Ireland, women wouldn't have to suffer'
Women in Northern Ireland who wish to have an abortion can either travel to England or break the law by procuring abortion pills illegally and without medical supervision. Subscribe to The Guardian ►ttp://is.gd/subscribeguardian'...
Curated Video
Remembering Dr. Seuss and How He Grew
Dr. Seuss is well known for his popular children’s books full of fanciful rhymes and whimsical illustrations. His earlier cartoons, however, include many racist and anti-Semitic images, which the artist later regretted. Listen to this...
Curated Video
Tituba: The First Accused Witch
The Salem Witch Trials are one of the most infamous tragedies in American history, yet most people do not know the story of the enslaved woman at the heart of the hysteria, the first accused witch, Tituba.
The Guardian
Flatpack democracy: the new English political revolt | Anywhere but Westminster
While Scotland has blazed a new trail, much of England seems to have stuck to politics as usual. Subscribe to The Guardian ►ttp://is.gd/subscribeguardian' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Guardian ► In fact, under the media radar, a...