From Polite Exclusion to Performative Inclusion: A Black Biracial Experience
Back in the 1980s, blatant bullying in schools was well recognised; however, there was still no discourse on the subtle psychological abuse I faced daily. Author’s Note: All names have been changed/anonymized to protect privacy. I was born in Stoke-on-Trent, a small city in the UK, to a white mother of English and Greek heritage and a Black Nigerian father. I spent my childhood in three countries: the USA from ages 1 to 5, Nigeria from 5 to 11, and the UK from 11 to 18. Author at 8½ […]