Reflection for Session 1
You can listen to the prayer and music from the first session here:
You are able to use this prayer and song if you wish. Credit: Arranged and performed by Yvonne Shelton. Additional vocals; Natacha Ledwidge, Revy Fujo Malaika, Rabbi Warren Elf
The book referred to in this first session is, Mindful of Race by Ruth King.
”if I didn’t belong to you I wouldn’t be here, if you didn’t belong to me, you wouldn’t have come. Your heart and my heart are old friends”
Thank you for attending the first session in this workshop series. Malaika and Sue would like you to use the resources below to support you in your reflection on the issues raised in this first workshop.
- Subnormal: A British Scandal
- This film looks at the treatment of young black children within the British education system. Available on BBC iPlayer at the link here: Film: Subnormal: A British Scandal
- Criminal Justice System
- Here is an article to read that highlights some of the issues Malaika raised during the session:
- Link to Article: Making Black Lives Matter in the Criminal Justice System
- Here is an article to read that highlights some of the issues Malaika raised during the session:
Alternative videos if you cannot access BBC iplayer:
Subnormal: A British Scandal: This film explores the treatment of black children in the UK education system in the 1960s where black children were labelled as less intelligent, which became embedded into teacher training throughout the UK. This film follows the personal stories of individuals who experienced this. If you cannot access the BBC film, below is a Q&A session with the producers and directors of the film.
