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Bridgitte Tetteh: Why do black children face tougher punishments at school?

Why do black children face tougher punishments at school?

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Black children can feel unsafe and over-policed at school, tonight Bridgitte asks why?

Black children are more likely to face tougher punishments at school because they are viewed as "less innocent" and more adult-like. That’s according to the Commission on Young Lives in England. The report found the process of "adultification" often means black children can feel unsafe and over-policed at school. Tonight Bridgitte chats with Adedoyin Ogunekun a former teacher, now working in  in higher education, Latoya Hughes from Black Roses in Slough and black parent Gary also speaks honestly about the hurdles he is facing.

Leanne Alie is from Reading and is the woman behind the Coiled podcast, she drops in to tell us more about a  documentary exploring the struggles black women face when trying to get their hair cut or styled  in a mainstream salon.

This weekend at the National Running Show for the South, a panel debate will take place giving runners from black and brown heritage, the chance to talk about what it is like trying to get involved in grassroots running. Denise Stephenson and Trojan Gordan, founders of the Emancipation Running Crew, join Bridgitte to chat through the issues.

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