Insightful Classroom Series - Black British History - Part 2 - Diane Abbott (Black History Animated)

Imagine being a A grade student and dreaming of going to a prestigious University only to be told not to apply because its outside of your social station? Not letting that stop you, you go on to complete 4 A-Levels (Advance Level Qualifications), graduate and start a job in the television industry, working as a researcher and then as a reporter. Some years pass by and move onto a role as equality officer while campaigning for greater African Caribbean and Asian political representation. Through all your hard work and perseverance, its now paying off and you become the first black woman to become a Member of Parliament but then to be told, you don’t belong here by a fellow MP? Despite all this, Diane Abbott gave this country 30 years of daily service. Discover more into today's video!

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