“Hundreds of years of pain, suffering and heritage limited to just 28 short days of the year all in the name of inclusion and diversity. Learning about my people once every blue moon like I’m not Black every second”. Jebril Umo
About the Author – Jebril
‘My name is Jebril Umo. I am a 14 year old black male from South East London. I have always had a passion for writing and it is something that I am good at. Being a young black boy comes with many challenges. However, I always stay resilient to them and I never give up, something my mother had taught me from when I was young. ‘
What does it mean to be black in the 21st century?
At St Paul’s we believe that we
have a responsibility to ensure that Black people, and people of colour, are represented throughout the curriculum and throughout the year. Jebril sums this up beautifully.
