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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? Gloria Hyatt joins a lively debate with the Cities Leaders.
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Multi-Culturalism has failed in Liverpool, a passionate city public debate decided
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown Praises Black Role Models
While launching the Black Britannia exhibition Mr Brown was welcomed by pioneering school head Gloria Hyatt MBE, from Liverpool, who featured in the exhibition. Black Britannia showcases 30 inspirational portraits of Black Britons by photographer John Ferguson and celebrates their contribution to culture and public life over the last few decades.
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No place for the BNP in the classroom
Gloria joins her colleagues to urge parents, teachers, governors and others to engage in a debate about the BNP members being allowed to teach in our schools.
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Education System Failing Young Black Children
A HARDHITTING new education report has lifted the lid on a culture of racism in schools which holds black pupils back. Research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation showed that Britain’s education system continues to suppress black achievement by having low expectations of black pupils.
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What are the solutions for raising achievement?
Gloria joins a group of experts at the House of Commons who agree: black kids are getting a raw deal in the classroom, but the solution remains far from clear.
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Diversity tsar, Trevor Phillips
Calls For Change In Equality Law To Allow Positive Action
Gloria Hyatt adds her voice to why this could work
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