Floella Benjamin - Black History Month - Waterstone's

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Floella Benjamin talks about her autobiography, Coming to England, in conjunction with Waterstone's coverage of Black History Month. "When I first came to Britain I felt like a tortured soul, because people abused my colour daily. I was made to feel unworthy. But I learnt to come to terms with who I was because my parents told me about my history and my ancestors, which helped to instill confidence in me. That's why I believe Black History Month is important. It gives you a sense of belonging and understanding about yourself through celebrating your history and culture. It also gives others the opportunity to celebrate and respect your history too."

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[Texbaslery]

Beautiful lady. Talks so much common sense whatever your colour/race.

[whotaughtyou]

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[dools23]

Floella is such a jolly soul, I

am graduating from Exeter, where she is the Chancellor and I can not think of anyone who I would rather celebrate the end of my studies with than my family, friends and her. Truly an asset to Exeter!

[TheMangaQueen]

i met her before :) 4 years ago :) she said i had beautiful big brown eyes :) and i still got her autograph :D

[KevinJKtheman]

@toanvinthi So any one who dares talk about the racism directed at ethnic minorities is racist?, there are some racist blacks/asians etc, but what do you expect ? they've had good teachers

[toanvinthi]

i feel that she is racist towards white people.its always the same sob story.There is plenty of equality in the uk.many black people i have spoken to admit they pull out the race card to get what they want.its absolutely disgrsceful.i am white and have many black friends-i am for equality-but pulling out the race card is just another benefit seeking egoistic and manipulative form of selfishness.

[coppcole]

sahe looks so well for her age .. i never knew tiani bengamin was her daughter ,,, CHELSEA from EASTENDERS

[thecuteblue]

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[AubreyDebrett]

'Important necessity' as opposed to an unimportant necesseity?