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Womens Hour (BBC)
In the wake of Benjamin Zephaniah's very public refusal of an OBE, we talk to Gloria Hyatt, the black headteacher of a school in Liverpool who's decided to accept an MBE for services to education.
Gloria Hyatt talks to Sheila about the Elimu Academy where she's been in charge for ten years and her endeavours to provide a fresh start and inspiration for boys in the city who've fallen through the cracks in the school system.
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Sticks and Stones (Channel4)
While he is in Liverpool, Ashley interviews Gloria Hyatt, a Head Teacher who is recognised for her work on racism. She explains the origins of the word. It was used by the slave master to make his slaves feel less than human. In this way it was easier to enslave people, to degrade them. How can that word be one of celebration? She uses the analogy of a fat kid who calls himself fat to make himself feel better. This is not a positive solution. The word does not belong in a rap song or as a term of endearment. Young people listen carefully to his words.
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Have We Destroyed The Dream Of Equality? (BBC)
The gap between rich and poor grows wider. Science tells us that more of our life chances are determined at birth. And we value difference as much as shared experience. What hope for equality?
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown Praises Black Role Models
Exclusive by Damien Fletcher
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Education System Failing Young Black Children
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Diversity tsar, Trevor Phillips
Calls For Change In Equality Law To Allow Positive Action
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