At the end of Black History Month, we ask prominent Black British figures to assess where the UK stands in terms of equality and cohesion
It’s hard not to see the past year as a missed opportunity. I’ve been banging on about racism for 30 years, but the voices for change are getting louder and more articulate. Yet though we’ve seen a range of books on our experiences, our hopes and our frustrations, it still feels like a huge section of the British public aren’t listening. This is a country that cherishes its history and its traditions, but unfortunately this means there’s a resistance to change. We need to start embracing difference.
