From the 1960s to the 90s the Irish were the highest immigrant group in this country & second gen Irish like me were over represented in children's homes. Many of my peers, mixed race, had an Irish parent. Our Irishness was not supported or encouraged /1 https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/anti-irish-bigotry-in-britain-has-not-gone-away-1.4180940

2/ Racism in society was rife towards Irish people. Excluded from housing, employment & public services. Hated by many. We were the butt of jokes or considered terrorists. I was never taught about my own culture. In school my history was always described as the 'Irish problem'.

3/ I spent a whole year in public library @Islingtonlibs learning about Irish independence & the horrors of the famine. Found a special pride in writers like Joyce, Becket, Yeats & Oscar Wild. Their brilliance helped repel the prejudices I faced. Helped me strive to be the best.

4/ I totally understand the importance of acknowledging the cultural background of the care experienced. Of how positive images & role models are significant. Pride in your race part of self empowerment. Support the work of and align to the core beliefs of
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