Jeffrey Boakye is a teacher. He is also a black man. This makes him something of an anomaly in
the UK's white education system. He wants to explain what life is really like for Britain's
black teachers and students . . . Through a series of encounters based on things people have
said to him or about him Jeffrey describes his experience of racism both structural and
personal. Because he's a great teacher Jeffrey presents these shocking stories as a learning
opportunity a chance to help his students his readers and the world to better understand one
of the biggest problems we face. He also explains why we must all decolonize the curriculum and
diversify schools if we want to eradicate racism. Smart and witty eye-opening and
thought-provoking I Heard What You Said offers an unforgettable insight into racism in modern
education and sets out what we can do to change things for the better.
