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The UKs First Openly Gay Black Office | G Turawa
A masterclass in "unlearning" and finding the courage to finally be yourself.
G, Turawa, previously known as Gamal, has a life story worthy of a novel. From a happy childhood in Kent to being tricked into exile in Nigeria, and eventually becoming the Met Police’s first openly gay Black officer.
G opens up about the "unbelievable" reality of life inside the force: the institutional racism, the trauma of hiding his true identity, and the shocking moment he let colleagues paint his face white just to fit in.
This is a raw story of survival, the breaking point that led to a suicide attempt, and his ultimate triumph as a BAFTA winner.
"It took years of vomiting up the filth I’d been taught about myself before I felt I had a right to be here."
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By Joy PeddlersA masterclass in "unlearning" and finding the courage to finally be yourself.
G, Turawa, previously known as Gamal, has a life story worthy of a novel. From a happy childhood in Kent to being tricked into exile in Nigeria, and eventually becoming the Met Police’s first openly gay Black officer.
G opens up about the "unbelievable" reality of life inside the force: the institutional racism, the trauma of hiding his true identity, and the shocking moment he let colleagues paint his face white just to fit in.
This is a raw story of survival, the breaking point that led to a suicide attempt, and his ultimate triumph as a BAFTA winner.
"It took years of vomiting up the filth I’d been taught about myself before I felt I had a right to be here."
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