Think you’re not racially biased? Really?

David Baker  |  Comment
Date posted:  1 Aug 2020
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Think you’re not racially  biased? Really?

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Recently I managed to shock myself in a way which unsettled me.

A screenshot of an online video discussion flashed up on Facebook and I looked to see who the participants were, as the subject being talked about was of interest to me.

One of those taking part was someone whose name and writing I have been familiar with for years – and much admired. But I had never seen a photo of them before so had no idea what they looked like in person.

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