We have a problem with race in our school. To be precise, we have a problem with racism. Just typing those words felt difficult (exhales slowly). But truth must be told, even when it’s difficult to swallow. Unfortunately, it has not been uncommon to hear the n word thrown about, the mimicking of Indian accents…
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The Case of Raheem Bailey
Picture this conversation. A mother attempts to console her son following a horrific injury caused by school bullies. The son, in between sharp pangs of pain whimpers, “Mummy, why does no-one like me? Like why? Why did they pick on me?” Holding back tears of despair, the mother’s reply to her son’s innocent question is…
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