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“Diving deep into the often overlooked legacies of Black Britons. Why is the rich tapestry of Black British history missing from our school curriculums? Let’s explore the crucial narratives that shaped the UK, transcending the commonly known tales of the Windrush generation.
Navigating the complex journey of school selection isn’t just about academics—it’s a heartfelt decision, especially for Black parents. Join the conversation on the “Head vs. Heart” dilemma, exploring the challenges, trade-offs, and proactive strategies to create more equitable and inclusive educational environments.
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English teacher Samantha Wharton takes us through some of the exciting changes to the English curriculum – featuring stories of the Windrush generation.
Whitelash against Black knowledge isn’t only in the US: ask UK Prof Adi.
Comics have always been a popular form of entertainment, appreciated for their visual storytelling and ability to engage readers of all ages.
“Whiteness is an invention of the modern, colonial age, designed to maintain racial hierarchies and teach disproportionate privilege to white people. Black children in England’s schools are disproportionately affected by disciplinary procedures and exclusion, discriminatory hair policies, and anti-black linguistic racism when their speech is deemed non-standard or non-academic. Recent education policies under the ‘what works’ agenda have further normalized whiteness and anti-black linguistic racism. While these policies claim to be evidence-led and objective, they actually reinforce white, middle-class language and can lead to discipline for non-standard language use in schools.”
African and Caribbean people wrongly classed as educationally subnormal in the 1960s and 70s are launching a legal campaign for the government to make amends.
