Consequences of dismissing racism And the effects on the young man who continues to racially abuse my daughter. The remaining young man – the one who continues to take every opportunity to display the same racist behaviour towards my daughter – lives near us on the same rural estate. We must drive past his home to …
Institutional Racism and the consequences of the dismissal of racism Read More »
Tola’s journey Olutola Barbara Ferguson-Ogunyemi – what a strong name for a little girl. This was the one I thought I could protect. She was the centre of anything good in my life and I was so grateful that she hadn’t been exposed to my blood family during those first couple of traumatic years – …
Tola’s journey (Chapter from Brown Girl in the Ring) Read More »
It is with deep sadness that I share this. Tola, my 16-year-old daughter, has had her case dropped by the Children’s Reporter. For those of you who have read my book, you will be aware of this story and for those of you that haven’t, I’ve put Tola’s chapter from my book, Brown Girl in the …
There is no justice in Scotland – still institutionally racist Read More »
In my book, Brown Girl in the Ring, I talk, metaphorically, about a table where we can come together to share our experiences of racism in our society, whether that be conscious or unconscious. Awareness brings understanding and choice. Most of the people I have heard from who have read my book said they felt …
