Systemic Racism

Study: Almost all Black British children have experienced racism at school

Nov 18, 2020

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New YMCA report finds 95% of Black students in the United Kingdom are exposed to racist language. Image: REUTERS/Damir Sagolj

Natalie Marchant

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95% of those surveyed had heard racist language at school. Image: YMCA

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70% of young Black British people felt the need to alter their hair. Image: YMCA

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