‘I wished I wasn’t Black’, one woman's story of racism in care

More children are in the care system, but accommodation is in short supply - and that means thousands of youngsters are being sent many miles away from their homes, their friends and their schools to start new lives with foster parents or in specialist placements.
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That can leave children feeling lonely and isolated - yet Channel 4 News has seen data indicating that councils in England aren't fully recording their experiences.
This is one young woman's story about the racism she suffered when she was moved into care - around a hundred miles from everyone she knew.
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[@teeteeme5752]

When I was called names because of my skin colour, I told my dad and he took Me on long holidays to west Africa. It was, the best thing he did. I began to love my culture and myself. My dad told me to be proud of who I am. Thank you dad.

[@john_connors]

And are you living there now?

[@CursedCommentaries]

U live there currently?

[@AvazBahromov]

There are a lot of black rasists too. You guys hate us Asians.

[@teeteeme5752]

@CursedCommentaries yes...off and on. I am going to retire, built a house. Also got married there.

[@teeteeme5752]

@CursedCommentaries currently,no, but I just finished building my home and planning to move. I got married out there, too. You can say my dad was a happy man. Staying in all white school can psychologically affect you. That's if you experience bullying. I don't recommend it if you are not hundred percent in your child's life.

[@BaybieK]

The fact that parents teach their kids to be racist infuriates me.

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

That is a very antisemetic comment.

[@lemonlime8949]

Oh yes, blame the parents for anything. Because teenage kids have no autonomy of their own. Idiots.

[@CursedCommentaries]

@@JamesSmith-qs4hx o,0?

[@wamteng3790]

​@@CursedCommentariesI think he is suggesting being racist itself is a race category itself.😂

[@CursedCommentaries]

o,0?

[@Why-I-Oughta]

I bet the people who bullied her were jealous because of how pretty she is.

[@happinessisharmony4522]

Exactly❤

[@chocolateamethyst]

I’m a 42 year old black woman from America. I was called an N at 10 years old by a classmate!!! I ended up fighting him!!! After that he realized I wasn’t the one!!! And I was just 10

[@aratosm]

Sounds like you're a violent person. Maybe you should get locked up.

[@VicFM]

I know that’s right. There’s a difference between black American and black immigrants. She is not from America so her thinking is different than us. We beat white supremacist asses. We don’t be scared and wish we not black. Please.

[@JoyGraalYT]

As always black people sees the only way to fix problems is to fight.

[@avalonjustin]

Nothing wrong with being black, or white, or any race. Young people need to be taught to be respectful to others.

[@johnlennox-pe2nq]

i was bullied by teachers never mind kids - once a teacher called me 'Paddy' the name stuck; thick paddy, Looking for a job, or want B & B? Notices of, ''No Irish, no blacks, no dogs'' were common. The Irish were as hated as Caribbeans in Eng. in the 60/70's. ''Thick Paddy - the Irish are thick'' was the persona they brainwashed me with. I proved them wrong. At age 30 I got a place in uni to become a teacher; 5 yrs later I was teaching against bullying in schools

[@olivere5497]

@@johnlennox-pe2nq why aint your username Paddy then?

[@maneshipocrates2264]

White people need to teach their kids about respecting others. I think?

[@avalonjustin]

@@johnlennox-pe2nq I'm sorry you went through that bigotry. What's that old saying, "The best revenge is to live a good life"? You proved how ignorant and wrong those people were!

[@johnlennox-pe2nq]

@@avalonjustin thanks for your kind words... my real name is Patrick O'.... I use a pseudonym

[@adriaank75]

What a pretty woman! I wish her the best.

[@AquaBabe101]

Indeed. Absolutely gorgeous

[@Muskateering]

​@@AquaBabe101Absolute stunner - I'm sure jealousy had a lot to do with it. She could be a model

[@AquaBabe101]

@@Muskateering Agreed!

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

why does being pretty affect whether you wish her the best?

[@Why-I-Oughta]

​@@MostlyLoveOfMusicHe/she didn't say it did.

[@Frederique41]

I am really annoyed by the lack of care and empathy this country has towards black women. Why the decision making process doesn’t include black women ?

[@natillefoxy9881]

​@@Valhalla-vk7hfit literally only happens now for financial pressures or just evil parents.

[@russelljones9207]

Because making decisions based on race is racist.

[@karenrogers9034]

Apply to be a foster carer and Make a difference

[@Jen-lg4hp]

See how women fare in Africa if you are worried about lack of care and empathy.

[@maneshipocrates2264]

Britain is one of the most racist countries in the world.

[@lodersdriving]

Beautiful lady exactly as she is. Truly wish her and her family all the best after such an awful experience.

[@MarianLivingLife]

This is so common unfortunately. I worked as a Social Worker for 22 years and there is so much racism when it comes to black and dual heritage children. Even when I’ve spoken out about the amount of black children placed in locations in the middle of nowhere where they don’t see any other black people and also where their Foster Carers are White or Asian. There’s a lack of cultural awareness and understanding about the cultural needs of ethnic minority children and it’s sad.

[@lascanillas]

I think that's a great point, but how many black people actually foster children? I would consider it is a small, small minority of black people who are fostering or adopting. If there aren't enough carers to look after them, then inevitably the children will be sent to white homes. It is shame that so many black and mixed raced end up in the system in the first place.

[@D1Snr]

I agree. It's often not known due to the secrecy and confidentiality of these matters. Racism and race is a huge factor in care proceedings. It is actually common to see immediate caucasian family refuse to take on biracial children simply due the so called cultural differences. It is heart breaking to hear this.

[@MarianLivingLife]

@@D1Snr yes it really is. The other side is that Caucasian families take on children from other ethnicities but then don’t provide for their cultural needs. I’ve had to literally make lists of hair and body items, food and other products for black children, as well as even identify hairdressers to take them to. That wasn’t my role as a Social Worker bit Foster Carers chose not to do this.

[@mrexpress8002]

@@MarianLivingLife there is racism against asians too

[@agnesphilips2714]

What a beauty..I hope she's okay now.

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

Blue Eyed blonde European women are beautiful.

[@kmoyo5913]

@@JamesSmith-qs4hx Your opinion has nothing to do with the original comment or the video. A beautiful woman is a beautiful woman, regardless of race.

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

@@kmoyo5913 Woman is a term we use to describe humans.

[@Kal2000AD]

@@JamesSmith-qs4hx lol their the most corrupted women about. White women. But at least your guaranteed to get the white woman in bed on first night out. It’s why I’d never settle with a white woman again

[@notorio526]

​@@JamesSmith-qs4hxOk

[@Londonlight522]

£447 a week fostering allowance for a British child, £588 for an unaccompanied asylum-seeking child. The problem starts when you put monetary value on children’s lives and futures. This young lady is beautiful and articulate, you have to be strong to survive the UK care system. I really hope her and her siblings can build a strong unit

[@SG-wx8zm]

Exactly. Too many people are doing this for financial reasons which is totally wrong. Also, there needs to be way more support to actually keep families together. Once social workers get involved then you know that the outcome will not be good. The care system should be absolute last resort when every other option to support the kids within their natural family has been exhausted.

[@Londonlight522]

@@SG-wx8zm Totally agreed

[@MiscellaneousMeMe]

I intend to foster, I was given a total amount of £200 a week. Can you tell me where you got this information from please?

[@Sukna-m8y]

​@@MiscellaneousMeMedon't do it for the money 😢

[@MiscellaneousMeMe]

@@Sukna-m8y NEVER! I am a nurse (meaning has diminished due to a recently convicted baby killer) but ai generally have a want to care for others, especially children because as a RMN I see the results of what happens to children when they are abused etc. RE: money, I am referring to why there would be a large discrepancy in the money given per week?

[@equinox95]

She was bullied so bad she didn't want to be black, you can see that in the choice of her daughters father.

[@natillefoxy9881]

Bullshit!! the man that showed an interest is how women roll. Y'all act like women are out here kidnapping males. 😅

[@sbaby-kg8hn]

I went through the same situation

[@scribblezgfx]

“Sit at the back of the class” sounds like she went back in time to an era of Rosa Parks.

[@alexandrepereira3902]

Please… someone tell her she is beautiful … she seems to have a very good personality… she will be very happy and I hope she finds a real good husband, family, children …

[@curiositycloset2359]

Almost like she had a better upbringing than most black children.

[@alexandrepereira3902]

@@curiositycloset2359 I think her story is true… but I think she can turn around… there is hope for her…

[@Jstar697]

@@curiositycloset2359 how by suffering racism from little Englanders and hating her melanin?

[@curiositycloset2359]

@@Jstar697 sure. I bet lone white kids fair perfectly fine in black schools. I mean, you know you're talking bs, and that's sad. But it's actually just hurting your whole people, and wallowing in this self pity, which we all know is sponsored by the government, doesn't help you. Maybe time to grow up?

[@Kris-xh6wk]

I'm Polish, living in Warwickshire. My neighbours are incredibly racist and xenophobic. They teach their children to throw stones at my house and damage my car daily. The police won't help me. I live in fear for my life. I'm suicidal 😥

[@songoku9348]

Good.

[@TanyaRichardson-z4u]

@@songoku9348 what’s your problem, you should continue to keep record of the abuse your facing from neighbours please don’t listen to the idiot who first responded thiers ppl who are decent and try rely on friends and family if you can

[@songoku9348]

@@TanyaRichardson-z4u What’s my problem? *He*is a hypocrite, I checked his comment history and he is the sort to blame multiculturalism. He’s probably no better than racists himself. So no, I couldn’t give two fucks if he suffers abuse. You understand?

[@barbarahalkyard1901]

People like that are a disgrace .I'm a 70 year old English woman.When I was growing up .We where proud to be English and showed respect to others . The whole moral fabric of this country is dwindling. And it's because of scum like them. The don't deserve to be called English.

[@barbarahalkyard1901]

​@@songoku9348moron.

[@mstt3530]

Yet they say racism doesn’t exist anymore in our society! What a joke! Can you imagine how many young people are currently going through the same situation this young woman went through?

[@LFanimes333]

Certainly a lot fewer than 10 years ago In the west? Probably very little people

[@Peter-mj6lz]

@@LFanimes333How are you so sure?

[@LFanimes333]

@@Peter-mj6lz I don’t live in Earth 2. That’s all.

[@christepus8604]

Stay strong beautiful young lady! ❤️🙏💪

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

Eh? She's black.🤔

[@Countryblock10]

🤮

[@AquaBabe101]

@@JamesSmith-qs4hxso what? What's your point?

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

@@AquaBabe101 A 💩with arms and legs.

[@Bear-Cohiba-1966]

@@JamesSmith-qs4hxso what you racist

[@reamoinmcdonachadh9519]

Sibs fight, argue all the time!! The thing is finding the root of the squabbling and address that. Separating Siblings is never the right option, unless it's life or death.

[@ReviewBoard-uy5nv]

I was like Louise when I was growing up. It’s so awful. I hope things are better

[@ramutevizbaraite5321]

This is just beyond sad. I want to give her biggest hug. She is beautiful. I have a 2 year old daughter and i can confirm that little kids definitely dont see colour. My little girl loves every nursery friend she has be it white, black or asian. She cuddles them all and gets so excited to see them after every weekend. So this just shows that parents be it intentionally or not teach kids racism. I wish her amazing life. She deserves it x

[@georgeorwell-il2wz]

Oh yes they do.

[@UnknownUser-by4le]

Separating arguing sibling, seriously. Siblings spend 90% of the time arguing. The system isn’t fit for purpose

[@tjmarx]

We do not know how bad the fighting was, we do not know the circumstances. Seriously, some people's comments.

[@V.E.R.O.]

Maybe one of the twins was abusive. I had a set of twins as coworkers and one of them was abusive of the other, would call her names, put her down, take advantage of her and take other people's side against her. It was and is a really toxic relationship. You would think twins would be really close to each other and be supportive but it isn't always like that. I think growing up one of the twins was given preferential treatment (the abusive one) and the other was neglected.

[@UnknownUser-by4le]

@@V.E.R.O. yes but you look are the bigger issue here. The children have been separated from their mother. They have been relocated to an entirely different location They also begged to stay together. In a lot of these cases foster carers refused to take cases where there is more work and instead separate the children rather than put in the work. I’ve seen it happen time and time again

[@UnknownUser-by4le]

@@tjmarx I work in the system. I’m speaking as an insider so I can assure you my comment is very valid. The system is not fit for purpose, the laws around children Are also outdated and not fit for purpose. The entire system has been destroyed by neoliberalism and needs a radical social work approach. Also, I’m not against temporary separation, I do however have an issue with what has occurred in this case when considering that the siblings in this case begged to stay together.

[@tjmarx]

@@UnknownUser-by4le roflmao. Sure you did "UnknownJser-by4e. If you want me to take that sudden claim seriously you're going to have to start using your actual name instead of hiding behind a pseudonym. You have all the hallmarks of a troll. Meanwhile, unless you worked specifically with this little girl and her twin then your comment remains nonsense speculation. 😂🤡

[@DavidEdwards-e6m]

Yet more beautiful children destroyed by our so called CARE system.

[@IshtarNike]

6:35 shocking that there's such a discrepancy in the recording of data between minority kids and white kids. Really suggests people in the system care less and do a worse job. That or they're being moved unreasonable distances and so the workers are "forgetting" to record this on purpose to avoid scrutiny.

[@edli323]

This makes me heart broken this still happen in today Britain.

[@curiositycloset2359]

What? That white people are more likely to adopt children than black people? As, that's what happened here.

[@paulallen2919]

How on earth could you separate twins wtf. Thats disgusting. I feel sorry for her but im happy she's steong enough to share her story for others like her.

[@honeybunch6473]

Their relationship was very destructive and hostile. It could have been extreme enough to warrant separation. We don't know facts.

[@FHIPrincePeter]

@@honeybunch6473 it was the decision of an administrator not a loving parent. The facts are that siblings Twins in particular are better off being together.

[@AT-gu8by]

@@honeybunch6473 Rubbish!

[@sharon-bp9pk]

I hope you heal through it all Louise ❤

[@ahsanurr4219]

Racism is anywhere unfortunately

[@christee9590]

Yes, it happens when people are in countries they are not supposed to be in. Natives, indigenous don't like to be colonised and resist the invaders as it's an unnatural situation. Non-whites think they have a human right to be in white people's nations, when they don't. The problem here is that she should be in her own people's homeland, and not in Britain/Europe, living as a colonialist in indigenous British people's racial homelands.

[@flamezodiac5736]

I understand her totally I moved from London to Blackpool. I remember the first day I got called the N word I did not even know what that means I just laughed it off. But when it continued I told my parents and they told me the truth. The bullying continued and increased to physical violence after 5 years at that school getting abuse every single day it made me into hating white people. For years I hated white people.when I finally had the money to move back to London aged 25 my mental health improved and now I have friends of all races. I hope if there are any kids out there going through the same thing I hope they get support and I wish them the best.

[@theybanthetruth4955]

U can never trust them, just look how they are now, and the history of them

[@EzzyDT]

The way you label this story is problematic. Stop the click bait. That young lady doesn't hate being black. She has a problem with white supremacist views.

[@makasete30]

The label is a quotation from that young lady herself and not problematic. Do you see the quotation marks? Did you watch the video we’re she said those words. She did hate being black but doesn’t any more. She has a problem with the racism she experienced in her childhood and the poor decisions made by the foster care that put her in this situation. The quotation is the clickbate because is a shocking thing to say, and gets attention. Then the rest of the label adequately titles the content.

[@EzzyDT]

@@makasete30 I saw the video. I heard the quote. The quote is used to affect emotion. How do you expect someone who lives in a society that otherwise her to react? A young child was trained to hate who she is, and when she does, you say that's what she feels when society taught her to hate herself. You take the quote and say see, it's all her. What's the story about? Her hating herself or the way we treat children in society? She has a problem with living in a white supremacist culture that not only hates black people but also hates poor people.

[@quantumkye]

So sad, I respect her for speaking on the situation and how it made her feel.

[@Soha_K]

She doesn’t realize how beautiful God made her

[@saynotothemonarchy]

racism will do that even if you're stunning

[@johnlennox-pe2nq]

i was bullied by teachers never mind kids - once a teacher called me 'Paddy' the name stuck; thick paddy. All the jokes were on the Irish and black folks back then. Looking for a job, or want B & B? Notices of, ''No Irish, no blacks, no dogs'' were common. The Irish were as hated as Caribbeans and Asians in Eng. in the 60/70's. We were so poor I wore my sisters hand me down coat, held together with safety pins. Free sch meals, meant more bullying 'Thick Paddy - the Irish are thick'' was the persona they brainwashed me with. I proved them wrong. At age 30 I got a place in uni to become a teacher; 5 yrs later I was teaching against bullying in schools

[@JoeMama-rf6ys]

Brutal. She ended up a single mother. The cycle just continues

[@rajsamb]

Black is beautiful ❤️

[@rajsamb]

@@user-yz1jq6yx4c Black is beautiful

[@SMGAPR8]

Jesus was black, if you hate black then hate Jesus too❤🙏

[@ellienick5613]

I wish her all the best in recovering from this awful experience 💖. We really need to learn lessons from all the terrible decisions made in the past.

[@Limbosaid]

White or black we all bleed Red . Lets respect each other and coexist peacefully.

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

What if black people are robbing you every day? Should you respect them?

[@Limbosaid]

@@lovelybitofbugle219 am a mixed Race of Spanish and Arab. And I have black friends . That doesn’t mean all black people are robbers . A robber can be anyone regardless of there races .

[@k-9k-97]

​@@lovelybitofbugle219what if your brother robs me should I hate you?

[@wrotedog]

​@@lovelybitofbugle219what if white are doing the same thing, behind your back?

[@hasspass8751]

​@@lovelybitofbugle219 Then hate the ppl robbing you not all black ppl most of us are just normal ppl

[@thomasanders1314]

I remember London from early 2000 as the most tolerant place I have ever seen. I love the vibrant culture of Carabean Islands.

[@niccoarcadia4179]

Kids can be so cruel. People carry scars for life when they were tormented by other kids in childhood settings.

[@beverlyledbetter4906]

She's such a pretty girl. I had to go through with bullying during my childhood and it really got on my nerves because I never liked fights and I've never been a troublemaker! I was even bullied as an adult for that very reason.😒

[@lizzieromilly7174]

What bravery! Good luck beautiful woman and thanks Channel 4 for the Report.

[@FAS1948]

There needs to more education about racism, particularly highlighting the fact that is based on ignorance of skin colour determination, and that at one time, our ancestors were all dark skinned.

[@Nellia..]

Doesn’t matter what race she is beautiful and well spoken ❤

[@Faircafe98]

The parents are to blame and should feel ashamed of themselves. May that shame follow them. I had English, Chinese and Vietnamese friends growing up and we learnt so much from each others cultures. Racism is taught and those kids don’t know any better

[@UltimateMoralizer]

Sis, it saddens mi heart fi hear yuh express such feelings. Remember, di beauty of diversity shines bright, and every shade of melanin is a unique masterpiece. Racism is a wicked force, but it can’t define yuh worth or brilliance. Hold on to di strength like conscious hip-hop and gospel artists who use their voices to combat injustice. Racism is a poison dat stains societies, but yuh strength and resilience are powerful weapons against it. Let di love within yuh heart and di richness of yuh heritage be yuh armor. We stand together against di darkness of discrimination. Yuh are not alone, and yuh worth extends far beyond external judgments. Embrace yuh identity with pride, for in unity, we can dismantle di chains of racism and build a world where everyone is valued for their true essence. Keep shining, queen, di world needs di light of individuals like yuh to overcome di shadows of ignorance and prejudice. Jah bless and guide yuh on yuh journey. 🌍❤️

[@amingoflex1]

Why is the government offering foster care as a solution to the problem ? What about the government increasing cohesion between parents and kids

[@mindbodysoul5806]

It's a money maker

[@sidney4329]

Somebody tell her she's beautiful.

[@avalonjustin]

Her child's father told her I'm sure. Wonder where he is?

[@mandeeqahmed9225]

She definitely is

[@laxale]

She's so beautiful ❤

[@Frederique41]

Create national campaign against racism and talk about it more often

[@daughterofenoch677]

That's what Harry and Meghan tried to do. We all saw how that went. Brits will never own up to racism. Instead they'll discredit those who expose it

[@sbaby-kg8hn]

Exactly sis

[@dava73]

I remember being in Junior school in the 80's. I HATED the colour of my skin. I had a bath once with a brillo pad, trying to scrub the brown off my skin to make me white. The bath was all red afterwards. Mum was so upset, got some proper licks!!!!

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

Bell curve.....🤨

[@dillilyeverage315]

Hope things got better for you @dava73. Being a brown kid in the 80s was for sure tough. Sad that it doesn't seem to have got much better for some kids today, especially when there are sad inadequates like @jamessmith-qs4hx spamming the comments to fill the void of his racist little life.

[@tonys982]

Haha! I remember that. Jeeze brillo pad

[@honeybunch6473]

​@@dillilyeverage315it HAS got much better. You get racists in EVER RACE - including black people.

[@AT-gu8by]

@@tonys982 And that’s all you took from her comment?!!! There is something wrong with you, gtfoh!

[@OdachiRain]

we have to challenge racism at every place especially schools and care homes

[@liszaf3976]

This is so incredibly sad, I wish this polite and well spoken young lady all the best. I do believe that this was a problem for many children of all backgrounds, my best friend (white male) also went into care at a young age along with his siblings, first together, then with one sibling, then separated to different homes in different parts of the country and then abused both physically and sexually. He was also bullied in school for being different and talking different!! I totally agree that where ever possible children should be kept as close to what they know as possible. I can not imagine for any of them how terrible it may be being separated from their families and cultures that they are familiar with, my heat goes out to them all!!!!

[@saynotothemonarchy]

sometimes it's jealousy because your beautiful too

[@Kingkayaamedia]

Black is always beautiful, no matter what people say.

[@sbaby-kg8hn]

I went through racism in foster care my story is deep .

[@alisharif3827]

That’s why I sent my kids to African during holiday’s school just to learn their culture and language. The whole Caribbean people do not want to understand, they believe they are white, please don’t forget to learn your African culture because this racism has been going on for hundreds of years, and hasn’t been gone away, and it’s continuing.

[@theybanthetruth4955]

Stop the ridiculous words, Jamaicas are the most proud of all b people. Who worships white????

[@miccheck6478]

Lived in England all my life 40 plus year it’s definitely a racist country just a fact not a complaint or an opinion just fact…

[@theybanthetruth4955]

It is, and so wicked, the people up north are even more dense and backwards

[@501sqn3]

What a sad indictment of our society these days and a perfect example of the utterly inept, brutal and useless Social Services. I for one gained the impression that this stunningly pretty girl is articulate, sensitive, intelligent and thoroughly decent. I sincerely hope that she finds a better, comfortable place and goes on to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilling life surrounded and supported by kind, decent and loving people. God bless her. X

[@herekitty791]

‘I wished I wasn’t Male’, one man's story of sexism in care

[@realnomad9750]

Wow such a beautiful girl

[@jojodancehallvibes]

Black is beautiful ❤

[@cetGT3]

Some of theirs attitude stinks tho, i mean look at the knife crime that is specific to minorities, per capita they commit the most knife crime incidences !

[@vickythefist7062]

Why do people think LONDON is the centre of the earth . You can't always get what you want and the sponer people learn to stand up for themselves the better . I spent time in care and my freind had a posh voice and a large nose and she was picked on for that .i doesnt matter what it is kids will find something .If it wasnt your race it would have been something else. Kids are cruel and will slways find something . Maybe her parents should have done a better job .more ethnic groups should foster they can't put them in foster care with their same race if there aren't any foster parents. It's very very wrong to split twins up though and siblings in general .They need each other

[@sbaby-kg8hn]

Black children should not be placed in white foster care homes . I was placed in white foster care homes and it messed me up .

[@derickshalo384]

What a terrible thing to say! It is an honor to be black. Channel 4 some of us will never feel lesser than white, despite your discrediting propaganda.

[@rae2457]

💯

[@sbaby-kg8hn]

This went over your head bruda

[@derickshalo384]

@@sbaby-kg8hn in the worst situations in life, it still won’t be worth saying, you wish you were not what you can’t change.

[@sbaby-kg8hn]

@@derickshalo384 I was a little boy in foster care going through the worst levels of racism and bullying from white racist English kids . I'm proud to be African. Have you read the book the destruction of black civilization?

[@derickshalo384]

@@sbaby-kg8hn I’ll go read it then come back.

[@malijaqueline7625]

5:58 When you look at the hard data, and data from other research, always remember - don't believe people when the say they are not racist or that the system is not racist. Always look at the data and always do research.

[@olivere5497]

Why were they in care to begin with? It aint my fault.

[@daughterofenoch677]

Family breakdown

[@olivere5497]

@@daughterofenoch677 are you sure she wasnt just a bad egg? Not doing homework etc.

[@olivere5497]

@@daughterofenoch677 they should have called the AA.

[@honeybunch6473]

The sad thing about bullying is that bullies will always find a reason to bully. White children get bullied. TBH - many white children in care have exactly the same complaints - being moved far from home, being seperated, being bullied. I don't believe her experiences are only because of her race. Like many teens in care there are behavioural issues that lead to special units. I think this report is very one sided and presents her in a very angelic light. I bet a lot of behavioural issues were part of her journey. Falling pregnant not the best choice either. As a white child, who was seperated from 2 siblings, spent time in a children's home and then 2 fostercare placements, i also was bullied but that had a lot to to do with low self-esteem and poor social skills. I was in an aggressive family and had no communication skills and being aggressive. I had PTSD that came with complexities wrt fitting in. That is what alienated me. Pity this investigation exaggerates to presents Louise as a victim. That is a mindset i fought to get rid of. "Put things in her hair, back of the class, A* student (🤔), wearing a shirt like a nun (?)"....the contrived narrative is embarassing apparent. Best thing i learned from my childhood was to cooperate with the adults around me and to stop acting liked a victim and take responsibility for my behaviour rather than blaming.

[@ginagee8737]

People like you think that they're not racist. However hold views that say otherwise. Let's be clear she and non-Poc children suffer many of the same issues. However dealing with marginalisation of being in an environment where you are different racially is on top of the shared issues. But you'll rationalize an experience because you're in denial about racial abuse.

[@Why-I-Oughta]

​@@ginagee8737👏

[@mindbodysoul5806]

You weren't bullied bc of your skin color though and no doubt she had behavioral issues, as do most children who are taken into foster care. The main focus was the hostility and racism that was endured while living in an all white area and being bullied bc of her melanated beautiful skin. I'm sure those pale faced demons were jealous and probably looked like rats and cats

[@honeybunch6473]

​​​@@mindbodysoul5806so being a racist is a good response to (apparent) racism? Shame on you. Thank you for announcing what we all know - that it is not only whites who are racist.

[@cameliabbc5482]

God, I'm a woman and I envy you and at the same time I like you precisely because you have a different color. You are a wonderful girl ! In my country (Romania), there are some people who feel at home.

[@davidcabreonmunoz6258]

Why would you hate an entire group of people just because how they all behave

[@warready2183]

Shiieet she had no problem making a baby with them lol

[@RawOlympia]

She is so darn beautiful.

[@videostoviews2262]

Beautiful, well dressed young lady :-)

[@oa8420]

The elephant in the room is: why did she end up in care? Why did her family break down? Life is not easy but it's exponentially harder when you do not have a family. The care system, schools or workplaces cannot compensate for what a child needs. The other question: are children of colour more likely to be taken into care and why? Are social services more hyper vigilant with families in those instances? Would they remove a child from a white family for exactly the same reason? Maybe not but let's ask the questions. That in no way excuses the racism she has experienced. Bullying is so traumatic.

[@rosahacketts1668]

I was raised in a white area but I still loved being black.

[@Goodman849]

As an English man living in the Netherlands now I know how black people feel in the uk and usa

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

Thats because its not your country.

[@Goodman849]

@@lovelybitofbugle219 I plan to leave as soon as possible. Many thing's are better in the uk.

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

@@Goodman849 Get yourself back home mate 🍻

[@Goodman849]

@@lovelybitofbugle219 cheers mate👍✌️

[@Makinen689]

No you don’t

[@MiguelDLewis]

"I am black and beautiful." - Song of Solomon 1:5

[@rackin9594]

I have noticed its usually the more attractive brown girls getting bullied. Smh, racialism or envy?

[@Goals9]

I just want to give her a hug. She is so inspiring so strong. I love her already. I wish all the success and strive for life. Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV) “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you

[@BlessedOne686]

Not against interracial marriage but this is a good example of where someone was programmed to view whiteness in supremacy and so there choice of mate reflected that. That’s how powerful white supremacy is. It can cause you to have disdain or contempt for your culture, appearance (e.g. body shape, hair), people of the same race as you, and yourself.

[@lascanillas]

Well, in a way, can you blame the lady? She was bullied for being black, and developed self-hatred which she acknowledges. At the most crucial time in her development, she was absent black community and black role-modelling. A lot of black people aren't even able to admit to the levels of self-hatred that they experience, but it is evident in their behaviours.

[@BlessedOne686]

@@lascanillas I agree with you.

[@sbaby-kg8hn]

​@@lascanillasI can admit to it I was in the care system

[@history3042]

Sounds about right, grew up in a similar situation. It always feels like all eyes are watching you when youre outside.

[@curiositycloset2359]

Sure.

[@vvwalker7261]

What about the racism at the school? I am amazed that wasn't taken further given how much Ch4 loves that subject. What would be easier and cheaper is addressing that issue. A single mum at 22, she is in for a hard life

[@honeybunch6473]

You naively believe it wasn't followed up? 😂

[@FHIPrincePeter]

The cycle begins again.

[@darrentomlin9687]

She very brave. Proud is the word beautiful women still thank for the video.

[@michaelplank8966]

I'm so proud to be white be proud of your color but it's your thoughtful mouth from all of us

[@theybanthetruth4955]

Euw, satan

[@cccfreedom9485]

I'm white never dated a black woman but my god she is beautiful

[@unknownuser6757]

I don’t like being black either. I feel like slavery is too embarrassing.

[@curiositycloset2359]

Hold on, is she arguing for racial segregation?

[@mindbodysoul5806]

No, that already being taken care of by the oppressors

[@DonnaDeneese-gv7ln]

Far from the truth black carers in a care home in Paisley are touching there skin when asked to do certain tasks they don't like, basically saying I'm not doing that cause I'm black. Channel 4 woke tv

[@SummerTyme2023]

What happened with her parents? There needs to be more bame foster carers.

[@UnknownUser-by4le]

Everything other than her home should have stayed the same. Same school Same area Black foster mother and father With her siblings

[@SummerTyme2023]

@@UnknownUser-by4le 100% The Council really let her down. She is just another statistic...and now a single mother herself.

[@SummerTyme2023]

@@Valhalla-vk7hf even her parents family...where were they?

[@chindit6784]

​@@Valhalla-vk7hfwhat part of the benefits system specifically. There's already a two child benefit cap and universal credit isn't enough to live on

[@mindbodysoul5806]

​@@Valhalla-vk7hfHow do you know that?

[@shortytina212]

Already a single mom?! Jeeez, she moves fast! Sorry that she grew up in care and has a hard childhood, but what a way to complicate your young life.

[@dizzeechannie]

Where did it say she was a single mom? It only said that she is raising her daughter, but it didn't say she was doing it single-handedly. Maybe she is, but you've just assumed.

[@shortytina212]

That would be the fault of the broadcast for not making it apparent that she WASN’T a single mom. I’d say that if the father was in the kids life, the broadcast did her a disservice because a father was mentioned nowhere that I could see.

[@Londoloza031]

@@shortytina212so you just assumed the worst?

[@ChiquitaMia-ci2vg]

Well its not like she had parents to guide her in making good decisions.

[@mindbodysoul5806]

Seriously!!! Being around racist demons is a way to complicate her life!!

[@19sirjohn]

Why she can't just wish those bullies weren't evil? She not so kind with her views. Fellas should swerve hard pass emos

[@ElkinMartinez-e6d]

Situation like this one is quite normal for people who grow up far away from their native enviroment, that's something i experienced myself as an african descendent in colombia, usually the isolation make us lost our personal identity and we just wanna be part of the majority we see arround, but once we discover the riches of our black african heritage it is something amazing, life changes and we dont wanna be anything but black. Just look the joy, dance, food and culture in africa or in afrocaribbean communities, i'm now proud of my african heritage, i just didn't know it before.

[@D1Snr]

The care system is pretty much horrendous for any child involved, but for black children there additional threats. Being sent to a racist environment is a very real possibility. The local authorities know this and race is a huge factor when placing a child for adoption or foster care. Thats why its important for immediate family to step up, but unfortunately sometimes there is no immediate family.

[@SandS72]

Is she a single mother?

[@hazeldickerson4727]

I was never called name I’m black and British and proud wouldn’t change a thing.

[@DarrenMoore-le6pg]

Being pickled and marinated in so much hate creates self hate in the victims and fuels more hatred in the perpetrators. I went through a similar thing growing up in a very rural area of Iowa in the American Midwest where I was the only black person in my school. The bullying was epic and I can attest that the teachers sometimes made things worse. They either turned a blind eye and sometimes even team up with the kids. I am grateful looking back that my family often took trips to the rural American South in an area where it was predominantly black. I am also thanking God to this day that we moved out of that area entirely. I understand what she went through even here in the

[@sharlwoo]

Stay strong girl!

[@jimmyjones1266]

Im black and ive never understood how one can purposefully reproduce in such hellish environment due to race

[@Sadude13]

When you get here, they have won. Fight back fight

[@lloydandrew2824]

So brave so strong!

[@Lando-kx6so]

Growing up in Long Island New York I went through a similar thing from the beginning of school.

[@curiositycloset2359]

So, basically, shes prosegregation? I think this would be fine. Taxes too should be segregated. I think she has the right idea.

[@blissfulservant4189]

The system is racist just have to learn and protect yourselves by knowing real law and apply it.

[@onlineonlineaccount2368]

Why is there is ''racism item'' on Channel 4 every week or half ? Its kind of sad state of affairs if ts always about racism on this channel. Don't get me wrong racism is what any healthy minded human being should fight where ever we are. But there is obsession with ''racism item'' on this channel i start to notice.

[@songoku9348]

Channel 4 is obsessed with race and ethnicity. A couple months ago, they uploaded some ‘experiment’ video talking about white privilege to kids. WTF?

[@daughterofenoch677]

Has it occurred to you to click "do not recommend this channel" so KZbin stops bringing it to your recommendations ?