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Black girls aren't safe in British schools

Black girls aren't safe in British schools

The attack on a Black girl by a gang of white teenagers makes clear the UK education system falls far short of its duty of care for Black children.

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Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff
Sep 18, 2024
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Two weeks ago, a 15-year-old Black girl in Surrey was captured on camera being attacked by a group of white people. Punches were thrown; kicks aimed at her; her braids were ripped out. Adults egged on the fight. She seemed alone in facing the brutality. Passersby did nothing.

There is a yearning, I think, for many of us who watched that video. We want to…

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