David Harewood on Racist Attacks in his life in the UK | Happy Place Podcast
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2021
- David Harewood discusses how growing up being part of random and unforeseen racist attacks in his life in the UK was and how he had never asked his father about how to deal with racism, or what he should do to combat the feelings it stirred in him.
This conversation took place on a day where David Harewood was feeling pretty exhausted from talking about very personal issues. Rather than holding back in this conversation, David was very honest about how retelling the story of his past impacts him. If you want to listen to it in full, here's the link: • David Harewood on Raci...
Let us know your thoughts below. What you learnt, or maybe you have experience of this too or someone in your life who is struggling. We hope this episode is helpful.
Black History Month is an important awareness opportunity. It is a time to focus on the ongoing fight against racism and to reinforce the importance of Black history being fully present in education.
Celebrating diversity and raising awareness is not A one day or A one-month thing. The focus on Black History should be constantly present - there is still much work to do.
At Happy Place, we want all the guests to have the opportunity to share their stories without prejudice and fear, and we want this series of videos to make sure that their stories are unforgettable and present throughout the year.
CONTENT WARNING: as David recalls racist abuse, this episode contains offensive and distressing language.
David Harewood is a British actor and presenter. Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, England. He is best known for his roles as CIA Counterterrorism Director David Estes in Homeland, and as J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter and Hank Henshaw / Cyborg Superman in Supergirl.
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Let us know your thoughts below. What you learnt, or maybe you have experience of this too or someone in your life who is struggling. We hope this episode is helpful 💖
This is powerful and eloquent. Thank you for sharing.
My friend Donald was one of the only West Indian pupils in our year and school. He was one of the most popular kids in the school, full of confidence and always funny. Today he is one of, if not the most successful pupils ever to attend our school and one of the finest actors in the country. We grew up in Caldmore, Walsall where we all got on together as people.
Then there is Donald and my other friend Dilip, he was African born but wasn't allowed to be African because he was Asian. Him and his family were expelled from their country, home and business.
They lost everything, they got refuge in the UK and today Dilip has lived here in safety ever since. A successful accountant and very proud proud British citizen. Again he grew up in Caldmore, Walsall and after all he went through in his country of birth (Malawi) he always had a smile on his face.
I'm so glad that one of my favorite characters on one of my favorite shows shares his own experience. He's made me reflect on events in my own life and I've thought critically of multiple things. Also they reflect the values of the characters they play on television.
My dad was homeless throughout my childhood and I had trouble adjusting to that reality. The pandemic has given me much to think about away from the people I went to school with.
Some people I knew would call me a Jew because of my name, or a N***.
I know it's juvenile shit but they live their lives today as intolerant.
This was awesome
There will always be nasty people around us. Whether at school, work, living near you or wherever. We just have to hope there are less in the future. Close call though!