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We need to re-educate people so that they learn the true history of the world and the true history of mankind, so that they can understand why racism came about and exactly why it has continued."
They would write those letters in red ink. They would write them outside of the lines going up and down to pretend, or to try to create the impression that it's kids that are writing these letters. Now, I have been working in this field for a while and so the stories told here are abhorrent, but honestly not surprising to me having read many such accounts over the years. They don't get easier to consume, but sadly I have sat in meetings with, listened to folks in cafes, seen comments on social media that let me know that bigoted, racist attitudes are still very prevalent in 2023 despite the pressure for change. This means we have to keep calling this out, keep educating ourselves because we are all part of a structurally racist system that will take effort and focus to dismantle. Holding is so right when he opines that this will be difficult since it's a system of white supremacy, designed for that end by white folks who are loathe, in many cases, to lose their privilege and see others gaining equality as them actually losing something. I see this all the time. It's as though equality is too much to give other people. NID cookie, set by Google, is used for advertising purposes; to limit the number of times the user sees an ad, to mute unwanted ads, and to measure the effectiveness of ads.
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Usain Bolt reveals his first experience of racism was not in his home country of Jamaica, but in Britain, when he made his first visit in his early 20s. He recalls strolling around a shopping mall in London, taking some free time before an athletics event the next day. He needed a new watch, he says, so went into a jewellery store. “I said to the woman behind the counter, ‘I like this one. How much?’ She tells me the price, then says, ‘Are you sure you can afford it?’” It is a book that transcends geographies, race and time. The Indian in Erode or Agra will make his or her own connections as will people across continents, with guilt, pain, fear and hope for they have seen, experienced, fought or closed their eyes to discrimination, inequalities and atrocities based on class, caste, colour, race, gender, religion and language. I also said hope, because everyone will resonate with Holding’s repeated urging that education will be the path for society and the world to improve. Holding is at his most passionate when he describes how a whitewashed history has been written and why that must change. ‘The decolonisation of the curriculum is the single most important change that we need to see’, says Holding. Everyone knows how fiercely protected that territory is but if there is one place to cut the Gordian knot, it is in the writing and teaching of true and fair history. Holding beat five other shortlisted authors for the 33rd annual William Hill Sports Book of the Year, the world’s oldest and richest sports literary prize and not a single finalist on the list had won the award before. The book stems from a rain break in play in a test match between England and West Indies, with BLM in the news Holding gave an emotional interview to which people responded in their thousands. A seed was planted and a book became reality. Alyson Rudd, Chair of Judges, said: “Given everything that has happened in the world over the last 18 months, I am proud the standard of the entries was as strong as ever. Michael’s book was very well written, and brilliantly and evocatively highlights the importance of education in defeating one of society’s biggest issues.”
There were so many stories of appalling behaviour by white people (though I want to add a distinction- historically white people of the upper class. Their attitude was in turn taught to ordinary white people) throughout. Holding says there is a need to "understand why racism came about and exactly why it has continued".Why We Kneel, How We Rise combines Holding’s own experience of racial abuse along with the stories of some of the most iconic athletes in the world including Usain Bolt, Adam Goodes, Thierry Henry, Michael Johnson, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Makhaya Ntini, Naomi Osaka and Hope Powell. Huh’ ? To tell us that a shot, a delivery or a strategy was very ordinary. And here in this book too, even where emotion is right at the top, Holding’s cadence is perfect as he speaks to us on an even keel.
I was in the mood for a good non-fiction and this really hit the spot. Michael Holding takes a generalised approach to the history and contemporary ramifications of institutionalised racism. It is effectively a good 101 for the subject, and would be useful for anybody as a good primer for the subject. Holding makes powerful arguments, taking care to highlight linguistic and cultural practices which are often taken for granted in white dominated spaces. Though the book made me sad (and think of religious minorities in India), Mikey's intent isn't to blame but is a call to action to do better. He details the darkness of the past but ends with the hopeful words of Maya Angelou. Holding also invites some of this generations biggest sporting icons, including Usain Bolt, Thierry Henry, Michael Johnson and Naomi Osaka to share their stories and views on one of the biggest ills in society. With contributions from Usain Bolt, Adam Goodes, Jeff Harriott, Thierry Henry, Michael Johnson, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Makhaya Ntini, Naomi Osaka, Hope Powell A year on Holding has written a book, with contributions from Osaka, Henry and other sporting greats including sprinters Usain Bolt, Michael Johnson and Olympian fencing medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad – the first American Muslim to wear a hijab while competing in the Games.This cookie is set by Eventbrite to deliver content tailored to the end user's interests and improve content creation. It is also used for event-booking purposes. ARRAffinity cookie is set by Azure app service, and allows the service to choose the right instance established by a user to deliver subsequent requests made by that user. Why We Kneel, How We Rise will broadcast on National Prison Radio throughout February on Thursday at midday and 6pm and Sunday at 1pm.
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