"From daycare to graduation, our education system stacks the odds against the poor. Predicted grades is just one of many hurdles that are set a little higher for those whose parents do not have the money to smooth their path in life or the inside knowledge of how the system works."
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David Olusoga is a renowned British-Nigerian historian, author, and broadcaster, celebrated for his pivotal role in reshaping the narrative of British history to include the contributions of Black and minority communities. Born on November 5, 1970, in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in the UK, Olusoga's work spans various mediums, from compelling documentaries to insightful books. He is perhaps best known for his acclaimed series "Black and British: A Forgotten History," which profoundly impacts conversations about race and identity in Britain today.
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"Because racism is not like jealousy or selfishness, it is not a primal urge or a basic instinct, it is a 400-year-old political and economic system that has infected our institutions, our culture and even our thinking."
David Olusoga"I never had a black teacher or lecturer, I never once met a black British person who held any sort of professional or managerial role."
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