Racist Abuse Is the Reality of Being a Black British Women in the Army
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Racist abuse and bullying is the reality of being a black British women in the army according to former Armed Forces postergirl Kerry-Ann Knight.
Having been initially excited to sign up, it wasn't long before she experienced abuse & would now no longer recommend the military as a job, especially for women of colour.
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I’ve never seen one racist who owns up to be racist when confronted. They will tell you Britain is very much not a racist country.
Just like Prince William said, "The royal family is very much not racist."...they very much are, seemingly
Britain is easily one of the least racist countries in the world.
Can u guess which country’s routinely don’t permit different races to be in government or in police?
Can u guess which countries will put up prices in shops as they see ur skin colour?
can u guess which countries routinely road block u and ask for a toll just because they see the colour of the drivers skin? ….
So please don’t go around calling Britain a racist country when it’s easily the lowest on the list. And you will no doubt pretend the above examples of racism is just fine when it’s absolutely not.
Racism is weaponised in Britain and in certain countries it’s a daily practice that’s expected
@@Fab666. are you speaking from experience of person who is black or Asian???? If not you have no idea of reality.
@@Fab666.Are you a personal of coulor if you are not you will never know what you will never face only People of coulor can comment for a facto, sorry dear Sir ir madam
👏👏👏👏👏👏This quote is very familiar.
You can't solve racism, with a racist.
All these are in the British military, they are supposed to be trained in the use of military weapons, unless they are orderly, working on medical or food distribution, if she was train with military weapons, how can any carry out racial discrimination against you, with weapons in your hand. Strange,
@@thecaptain4184Are the weapons meant to be turned against your colleagues or used against the enemies of Britain? If you are bullied the normal thing is to report to higher authority and if they do nothing ,as in her case, you quit.
@@draconian8994 weapons are to defend your self, that is what a lot of defence training thought her
Unfortunately, it is not only in the army, I bet even in the GOOD Morning Britain studio racism is their... only few (1%) white people have a slight idea of being treated like you are not human...
This is the key reason people of colour declined to join the armed forces in the UK. It is not an isolated case. A common issue that refuses to be eradicated within such institution.
As a black women why would I want to fight for a country that hates my skin color.😢😢
Good question
When did it become your country?
@@artair70 2 weeks ago from now at least
@@jawz2005 I’ll say it again, when did it become her ancestral land? Black people didn’t just spring out of Northern Europe.
As a British Army veteran, I’m not surprised. The only option would have been to change units or transfer to a different regiment, but there would be no guarantee that the same thing wouldn’t happen again. The military recruits normal people from across the country and some of these people bring their racism with them. I’m glad she got out when she did and I hope she can find a sense of purpose in a new vocation.
Im confused you already know they are going to pillage black n brown countries so why sign up ?
Very sad 😢
There needs to be direct action and a whole cultural change- not just words - to stamp out this evil.
@@oldneo4309 absolute facts. The Bible says "their words were smoother than butter but war was in their hearts". Nothing will change until our people unite and move on one accord
I am a teacher and I experienced unfair treatment and bullying by my seniors. When I complain they behave as if I'm delusional. It is painful, and we are not delusional
In my years in the profession, I know I had to fight three times as hard as others to move up the pay scale. The worst for me was the once patronising statement made to me. It started by 'We don't see you as......' That actually has stayed with me. The very young NQT in me was scared to say how I felt in that moment. The now mature me would never have stood for that nonsense! You are doing a great job!
@patriciap9811 it is painful and all we want to do is work like everyone else to serve the country
As a nurse I agree 🫶🏾
Yes, indeed. We are always delusional and they are not racist at all!
When I went to school in the late 1970s racism was quite acceptable at the school I attended.
British, French and Belgians, never again.lets wake up Africa 🌍
You can hear the pain in this SiStars voice. I hope she finds peace and healing very soon.
And they claimed that there was no racism in the Uk …
There isn't none. However, there isn't a lot, especially in comparison to most countries.
@@TinTin01234 so there is racism ok thanks
No one claims this. Only yt people claim this. Most non-yts will tell you that there is, but there is less physical threat than other places, still it is there.
@@TinTin01234 are you a minority or a white person assuming things you dont go through
the biggest lie ever, coming from someone who lived in both the US and the UK.
Thanks to her for highlighting what we always suspected.
They are always quick to say:
"Am not racist"
Or they always says , I have a black friend, so I can't be racist. Really.
What i find disturbing is how members within the army were able to focus on discriminating against someone instead of simply training our arm forces to be the best thay can be.
I'm so proud of this lady for speaking up for herself.
So proud of her, we know racist always deny racism, and claim it’s not real. When it clearly is, one step at a time as Toni Morrison said a few generations in the future this ideology will die along with European colonialism ideology.
Sadly, this wasn't the first case. But I'm glad she got out for her mental well-being.
Kerry Ann, is delighted to maintain British values
Wao l can see clearly that Meghan never stood a chance with her kids. No wonder harry insist on Security before bringing his wife and kids to the UK. I don't doubt Meghan anymore.
Please look what they did to his mother for dating an Arab.
Why do you have black soldiers if you discriminate and mistreat them.
Have you thought about how this affects their combat morale?
Dispensable fodder, I guess.
Of course they have and they don’t care, the military claim they see the need reform it’s sickening. I would go out of my way to discourage any black or Asian person from joining the military. They tried to erase the names of black and Asian people from history, totally disrespected those who sacrificed their lives for the British empire but it’s no surprise when you look at our so called tolerant and kind and welcoming nation
I’m black and I know South African born black ex army old acquaintances and none of them ever mentioned any racism about the British army to me. 🤷🏾♂️
@@luyolomify So if you meet soomeone who has not expereince racism so racism doesn't exist? or if you have not expereince xenophobia in SA so it doesn't exist? or if you have not live during the apartheid, it didn't happen?
@@RDCFemmes if you look for it you’ll sure find it.
And you wonder why black people as a collective are aloof when it comes to the the armed forces and police. When these institutions don’t serve us. Anyone will go where they are celebrated and loved and leave where they are tolerated
Ah yes, definitely, one anecdote example paints the whole institution. Excuses.
These institutions don't serve me either, I'm white. A lot of these institutions are rife with bullying, especially the NHS & Police. No one in the U.K. should be surprised by this story, we have politicians openly slating people from minorities in the media. We need to do much better as a society. The way to fix racism is to properly educate future generations. It's absolutely pointless trying to solve institutional racism from the top, especially from inside these institutions.
@@m0nZt3rit’s not just anecdotes, the police are known for it, an entire met police independent study shown institutional racism
@@K0BRAH95 yeah, towards whites perhaps, who are the only ones excluded from "diversity quotas".
@@K0BRAH95 Do you even have any idea what "institutional racism" looks like? Because it seems to me like someone asking their black colleague if they want to go for KFC together after work is "iNsTiutIonAl RacIsM" nowdays
She is too good for the army. Brave, honest and wanting fairness.
I would never serve a country that oppressed my ancestors. While individuals can change their perspective, countries don't.
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This is insane racism in the British army, how can you talk to other countries about rule of law and democracy 😂
The audacity. Telling other countries what to do and peace making, all while setting fire to the foundations.
She was naive to join the british army. If you are of caribbean or african heritage you'll never fit into the british army . However if you are of european heritage , we'll that will do nicely your one of them.
But if she was born here and lives here, if her desire was to be in the army then why not? Racism needs to be dealt with we can’t keep brushing it under a rug.
@@DesertflowerASMRno matter where you are born, The white British people always look at your skin.
@@DesertflowerASMR You are 100%. Life is all about choices . If she or anyone wants to join good luck to them. I know their is good and bad in all races. Thank you for your reply.
@@nnamdiokeke7547 Thank you for your reply.
Are you mental. I have served 10 years. The army is extremely diverse, and incidents of racisem are rear. What is described here, I have never seen. My non white comrades are equally respected. My current RSM (a prestigious role) is a black man.
Ah, the British.
The Original Racists.
No one has, does, or ever will do it better. Just ask India, South Africa, etc.
Xenophobia and Racism is still rife in South Africa …!!
You captured it here so perefctly. I think the world forgets this sometimes. This is the nation who introduced the concept.
@@ameliaamemate8745 The Royal Family King James II and the then Pope!
You captured it so well.
@ameliaamemate8745 💀 sorry to break ur bubble there but India has the caste system which is indigenous Hindu ideology not British brought
I’ve spent 10 years in the Royal Navy as a black Brit, everything she said is very true, I’ve experienced racism from day 1
Why would you serve colonizers
But because you suffered in silence and refused to call out The Army top officials now others are still going through this. We need to root out those racists who have infiltrated the Army, Police, Navy and Air Force. This one is with the Captain. I'm not saying The USA Army is not also a racist organisation for black and brown people who want to serve their country, but that Captain called those racist out who put their marks on walls and lockers of black people. That was what zero tolerance in the USA Army looks like. What will the English Army Captain do about this?
@@SuadOsmanMohamedfacts
So you stayed silent and gave your life for king and country. Wow! you’re a martyr 😢
Im confused why black ppl sign up to UK & US military in the 1st place. Who do u think they are going to be fighting ??
I am so sorry Kerry-Ann.
Meghan Markle is right all this while about Britain
Some of these people just can’t help themselves, and it makes it easier once you are under there employment, which is why I’ve gone self employed.
Well the majority of folks already knew this. But it’s great more people are seeing the light.
@leonwright3174 what do you do for employment?
@@MO-ss5mj
Removals, waste delivery, I also work for apps (shift providers)
No not at all.
And people in UK say racism does not exist.
In the 90s Mark Campbell was first black queens guard on horse and he had so much racism he had to leave.
Racism is spoken my many under their breath
One Word a black person should not accept is aggressive. this word is meant to silent Black people feel like standing up for themselves, the word aggressive come out to Silent you
Absolutely 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Facts
The royals and the UK media and the UK military need to really look at themselves.☹️☹️☹️☹️
Its a white country tho
@@TheGame-l2fso that excuses racism?
@@TheGame-l2f I doubt that 'bullying' is exclusive to a particular race and can imagine a red haired person receiving worse treatment tbh. But they do recruit people from overseas. "Commonwealth soldiers are, and always will be, an important and valued part of the fabric of the British Army".
@@TheGame-l2fimagine having that much disrespect for any service personnel 🤦♂️
@@leataylor9845man you all are delusional
Harry and Meghan had to run away and quickly
We are very much not a racist country according to Prince William
🤭🤣🤣🤣
Are you referring to him speaking for his family?
I think he is mature & informed enough to not apply generalisations to any race, tribe, wherever.
Not all French are Lovers and goumets'... Not all Welsh can sing. Etc.
Yes that's the truth, majority are not. Don't let the minority define a society. I was in the army as well and I know what I'm talking about.
@@ogazi01What if it’s the minority that has the power?
@@Sensiking19
That's the question
They just buly women out. Same like "look for weakest" 😢 Once you complain- You out 😢
But as a black woman it is way more.
The painful thing about this is we have Gurkas who sacrificed their lives for the Monarchy, let alone, other African, Caribbean Indian nationals who have served....time for our military to accept people of colour.
So Sad .
We dont belong in there. Signing up to fight other people of colour??
DONT FORGET African units serving gallantry in WW2
@@amabeza why? Why should we be fighting innocent people for the people that colonized our homeland?
What a disgrace 😢
They will never change they're always changing but never change!
Ahhhh ladies and gents.... British racism is top tier and only rivaled by the French.
A country so xenophobic shouldn't be telling other countries about how to take care of different religions and ethnicities
Well said brother
You should have alot more likes with that comment 👏🏾👏🏾
It's the former British Empire what do you think
Not surprised. Not just the army, the RAF, and Navy too.
There are a minority who will physically and verbally ACT on their racist tendencies but there are even far more sympathisers who will watch quietly, NEVER come to your defence when they see something WRONG, make excuses and gang-up
i tried winning them over by being overly nice and losing myself, my uniqueness, changing my accent, liking their food, entertainment,
in the end, i couldn't lose any more of myself
That’s what is on offer is you try to adopt their culture values, it’s not worth the effort love.
And the NHS… Healthcare isn’t any better!
this happens to us every day at work -on the street in a restaurant in the England .
😒it's not right
Unless you work in the Armed Forces, I don’t believe you.
I thank God that i live here in Africa, in Lesotho to be precise, and this is where i call home. Its on rare occasions we see a white person here.
I don't understand...why fight and risk your life for a country that was actively involved in forcing our people into slavery?
And server poverty, to the extent that may colonized country are still suffering from those effects today.
This is exactly why family always told me and my kin, don’t serve in the military, “we aren’t welcome”. It’s sad to see this woman, who they obviously exploited to gain minority applicants, was treated so poorly for trying to serve our country.
This only encourages the narrative that if you’re part of the ethnic minority, you aren’t welcome to serve your country.
Same as why I would offend some if I said I’m English… it’s only melanin! It’s about time those xenophobic people accepted that we belong here too.
Don’t t joint the army , don’t be apart of the that system
I’m just glad she got out alive. This is our everyday experience with white British people. Even in the legal profession! It is despicable and beyond unacceptable.
It’s so normalized. You don’t like racist abuse? You’re being unreasonable and making a scene.
Minority groups say it’s this way, all their propaganda says it’s the exact opposite. I stopped believing the attackers’ words 😂
Legal profession and finance terrible. Stalled my aspirations completely
You're more than welcome to leave, we never asked for you.
Stay strong Kerry ✊🏽
No one held accountable so why will it stop?
The military in general seems anti people who aren't purely ethnically English. I looked into joining the RAF as an officer when I finished my degree, but was told that I was not eligible for the role (as well as the back-up role I was interested in) just because I had also held another nationality. I am born in England and have always had British citizenship. Post-brexit, I claimed dual nationality through my mother to get an EU passport and be able to travel more freely. Despite still maintaining British citizenship, I didn't have the ability to apply for the job just for being associated with another country. I guess I dodged a bullet seeing how this poor woman was treated by the army.
A normal day in Britain
Shaggy the musician served in the US army and fought in the first golf war. He said he experienced racism from fellow soldiers even while in the trenches of war.
Yeah he was in the Navy. I saw a US TV show where the Navy were training to recruit ethnic minorities and were using Shaggy as an example.
My surprise is that she is surprised. How can she be expected to be one of them when she is of african / caribeean heritage. Look in the mirror. She doesn't look like them and they dint look like her . They might like you or even love you but you'll never be one of them unless you are of european heritage.
So just because someone has a different skin colour they should be discriminated against? Nice 🙄
We KNEW Kerry-Ann! Us black and mixed race Europeans we know, which is why most of us DON’T join the army or the police forces in our respective countries. I’ve gotten enough of it as a teacher every single time that I have worked with anglophones. I ONLY work in continental Europe now because of that; In EU countries my EU status protects me from the rampant racism of the anglophones (Americans and Brits mostly, and precisely), because they know that they are not the ones who hold the advantage here, not after Brexit, not anymore. Don’t get me wrong, their arrogant, racist vibes are still obvious, but they are less let’s say “daring” and emboldened in continental Europe, because they can actually lose their jobs here. Good for you that you managed to keep enough sharpness, in the midst of all the abuse and gaslighting, to have made a record of it and are now denouncing it; you are a pillar of strength and bravery. I’m sending you much healing sister, because I know (first hand) the toll that it takes. I lived in England for three years in the early 2000s, left there a lot of money in student loans, which I will regret for life. Those were the absolute worst days of my life, it’s an incredibly toxic, Godless place, shockingly so really. I really regret not having left immediately after I was done with my Master’s, and I don’t intend on ever even setting foot in the place again. I feel for the British minorities. You are not wanted, you are tolerated at best, and I am glad that you are finally starting to get a voice and calling it out. Do not put up with it any longer, do call them out! Their time is up.
womp womp, leave then
Shame on British army! And it institutional Racism
So sad for Kerry-Ann.😢
Love Judge Rinder!😊
This country was exposed. Other countries are surprised
Yeah because the Great British image has now been tarnished on the world stage ; to not so great after all
how are people disputing the fact that there is evidence of recordings; why is this hard to understand
Because they don't care what happens to us
Because they in denial
😂 because those people wud do and have done the same towards ethnic minorities in their life
Because THERE’s NO BLACK IN THE UNION JACK 🇬🇧 . You are a guest in this country no matter what you do Racism isn’t going away it’s actually getting worse .
If your surprised by this...then you need to stop lying too yourself......
wdym?
I think sister is implying that racism both in England, especially the Armed Forces is RIFE @@SaffronMandizvidza
The Gaslighting is truly vile....I would only lay my life down for my Mother & Fathers country
@@AlkAliveLBthen go back to
@@AlkAliveLBEngland is not racist probably the most tolerant country on the planet so please stop spewing your BS.
If England is so racist why are people risking their lives trying to get into our country smh
Theres racism inthe NHS too we all know this i was told to go back and nurse my mother even though i have been in the UK since the 60 tis so what more i had a lot of racial abuse but i just got on with the job disgusting people
I will never serve colonizer
Not only the army will never change its people's choose not to change especially in uk amd USA 😢
I remember telling my mum when I was a young girl I wanted to be a police officer and she told me not to. I was 8 years old when she told me that, years later now as a black British woman I now understand. Sadly they will never take accountability because they honestly believe they've done nothing wrong. Also "person of colour" Rob? How rude and racist, I am not a colour and to address me as such is saying that I was meant to be white but ended having brown skin.
Much respect for her, and some measure of respect for the British military for being one of the only armed forces on Earth to have just enough transparency and oversight to allow the wheels of justice to turn..
she thinks shes telling the world something new. All black people already knew this, for some reason she thought it would be different for her. Oh well.
To my all my blackes brothers and sisters this hates from others race for no reasons will never change and dont expect it to change no matters how they smile at you so be more strong and go for more education .they will keep their eyes close for ever but it changing soon not too far .
It’s hard being a black woman these days. We are always being picked on in all aspects of life. We can’t even get the best care even when we are giving birth.
Where's the right in this World? We don't see
What about black British men?
Black British veterans that I used to date are all fu€ked up in the head after the army. I heard stories that made me cry 😢 they do tricks to try and get released from contract as it can be a death sentence in war .
@@British_CocoaIt must be brutal for them during wartime.
i served in northern Ireland in 70s with lad from Mauritius his nick name was midnight he was a really good bloke with a sense of humour and we trusted him with our lives as did he with us he was the only black soldier in the unit
Not a suprise .
Thank God you are alive
Can you imagine being in a mission with such group, they can even cause your death, inwardly they don't consider you as of them .pllease leave this job
In UK racist is common in London I remembering Stephen Laurance up now no justice 👎👎👎👎I am from Djibouti live in Barnet I have experience sorry about what happened with the girl in army 🌸
made out she was agreesive . say no more
Racism is well protected and thought, hence we must learn to get stronger. Even male soldiers felt same.
I'm so sorry this happened to her 😢,
There is so much abuse at women in the British military anyway let alone the racism she faced when serving for her country 😞.
Good on her for trying to make change.
The Army length of service is a min of 4 years and she did 12 years, so it was so bad that she extended and was promoted as well
Agreed. It is no place for a woman. And they will do anything to discredit someone who complains.
They say we don’t integrate.
Why do Islamics say we for African issues?
No amount of money would make me serve a country that treats me as a second class citizen.
the host lady don't care either they are so condescending
She look uncomfortable the host probably don't believe it she was quick to cut judge Rinder off when he was talking more on the subject she look so so uncomfortable when racism was discuss
It's the worst thing to be forced to be silent while being discriminated against because you can't leave work or you get sanctioned.
I’m not surprised at all to hear this. Go on for her speaking out
She's such a nice girl I feel really bad for her you would think some of the higher ups would have stuck up for her 😢
Meghan and Kerry Ann God will keep u safe and lead u 💗🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Racism/tribalism is a worldwide phenomenon which has transcended all human generations. Biblically, Moses' relatives chided him for marrying an Ethiopian (Black) woman. Unfortunately, it will not go away. I pray for strength for the victims of racism/tribalism worldwide.
But moses was black though. In the case of moses it was more of a cultural thing than colour.
@@tgirl4me1 hmmmmm, I beg to disagree.
Moses wife was not part of the covenant this is why and , Moses’s sister was turned “ white “ with leprosy, until he ( Moses ), pleaded with God to spare her life.
And remember God struck Moses’ sister with leprosy for that to the point where Moses begged God to spare her life and that’s what God thinks of racism 🤷🏿♂️
Army can never change to tackle racism.
Cant wait to see all the excuses brits make to excuse/explain this away. I will say you all are more creative at your excuses than my fellow Americans. So far ive seen “a red head would be treated worse”, and my fav so far was “Britain is a ⚪️ country so it’s acceptable.” Man i cant wait to hear the rest. You guys are…i dont even know. A special group shall we say 😊
This 👆🏾 👏🏾👏🏾
There should be a Judicial Review department to make such accountable for their actions towards Blacks. It's endemic everywhere and not just the Army.
Why would you want to be in a colonial racist army as a black woman?.. she should know better
It's in bedded in these institutions, why would you expect it to change?
Staying in any situation you don't like for 12 years is a choice that doesn't excuse their behaviour towards her she served revenge cold as ice
@@Xataruk Unlike me a u we never served our country
I believe she had belief....that things could change
Agreed, staying in an abusive situation when there is no emotional ties is a bit mad
You must have forgotten she’s under a contract. To desert is an offence and had she done so they would have most definitely prosecuted her!
@@kymberlycourageFact 🎉
This is an open secret .Look how at the Government level how they treated the Jamaicans who came over to fight for the british.its institutionalized racism
Always in these cases of racism the victim is asked to explain the actions of the perpetrator.
People acting like this only happens in the US. Glad this stuff is being exposed.
This is why i was hesitant to serve.
How shameful
But racism is there and it is a reality. But what can we do?!!!
I will never understand immigrant families joining the British Army…that’s insane, giving the history of the country. Also, if you do no see anyone else that looks like you there … do not join, do not stay. Very weird that she chose to stay there for years, often the case with people that have low self-esteem.
No way you can have pride in your work when they hate you as a woman, and as a non-british native.
Why should we be limited as black people to do what we wish to do?she had every right to join the army if she wanted to. Let's stop blaming victims for trying to live their best lives and focus on exposing bigots and bullies in society.
@@nairobichik It’s more about discernment. She is absolutely not to blame, however, a therapist would ask why she stayed to endure the abuse for 12 years. Self-preservation and love is a vital part of growth
I remember when Saka and Rashford lost penalty.......Remember what they called them that time.Hmmmmmm
These people always complain but they are everywhere.
Rich coming you, when your ancestors benefitted on every level, at the expense and lives of indigenous people.slavery and thieving made these countries so humongously rich. Black people are rich with God's blessing and love, no matter how blacks are treated God gives them courage to preserve. This world is not our home, we are just passing through.
Bless her heart, she endured a lot. But to combat that kind of behaviour you need to “aggy”, dominant and alpha to survive. You have to show them what you are about, basically. Not soft.
She was very naive. Everyone knows these people are bullies. There is nothing surprising about what she experienced.
That is the error of these British Institutions, instead of maintaining ethos and Professional practice , they do the opposite way, shame on them, it's a pity , the problem start from the top, if these issues were taken seriously, this showed a broken society. People preach by mouth to love one another but the reality deep in the heart is different, why
Disgraceful!