Hello!

The uproar deriving from the interaction between The eminent Lady and the representative of Sistah Space at the event held at Buckingham Palace, needs to be put in perspective.

Racism! – was the immediate response by those who were offended by the action of The eminent Lady, but has anyone considered the possible reason(s) why the person acted in such a manner? British Society will never move forward on racial issues unless it comes to terms with the root of it, and the depth at which it is endemic, ingrained, institutionalised, and a part of the pattern of Britain to such an extent that it would be hard to recognise Britain without it.

The eminent Lady in question is a product of Imperialism, the era of The British Empire, and has served The Crown, I understand, for many years. The thinking pattern of The eminent Lady lies steadfast in that period of British history. It is my view that on seeing the representative of Sistah Space, The eminent Lady immediately assumed that she was not British, could not accept she was British, could not fathom why the representative was adorned the way she was, and chose to do, unless she was from The African Continent, and therefore chose to ‘interrogate’ the representative regardless of her response, resistance, and offence to the line of questioning.

As for removing her hair or hat, not sure which as media reports differ on that, and which I understand took place, one must bear in mind that the black African people, during British colonial rule were considered uncivilized, uneducated, primitive, and must know their place. The land of the black African was controlled by Britain where its jurisdiction prevailed, the black African was also ‘property’ and treated in any way the colonisers chose to do. This is my interpretation and understanding of the action of The eminent Lady, and therefore would not be surprised if no personal apology was forthcoming as the action was considered normal and justified.

The reaction to this post, if any, will be quite interesting, as I am daring to point out, yet again, that racism in Britain, is a normal trait, as it lies in the mindset among its indigenous people, and has for centuries, but not totally, as many are repulsed by it. Nevertheless, it is, what it is.

I am always pointing out my admiration for The Windrush Generation who were master in their knowledge of the hypocrisy of The British Empire, and its fake appearance of ‘doing good’, which was ultimately in its own interest and with no intention of benefitting nor enriching the indigenous people of the respective island or country to the same degree as itself. There was never any intention to give up any of its colonial jurisdictions before the call by Crown Colonies for independence became apparent, which is the reason for ‘The Commonwealth’ sham business, in my humble opinion. The superiority complex of Empire still exists within the British Aristocracy, so the behaviour of The eminent Lady does not surprise me at all.

Well done to the representative of Sistah Space, Miss Fulani, for standing her ground and responding appropriately to the challenge of The eminent Lady on the line of questioning. The trolls I have read on twitter seem to suggest Miss Fulani has made a fuss about nothing. May I suggest that neither you nor I were privy to the said interaction to hear the tone of the exchange on either side. However, the questioning suggests it was provocative, never mind the interference with Miss Fulani’s person. It needs to be understood by the colonial minded set still existing in Britain that some of us black folk are not afraid to be up front and personal if one is brazen enough to disrespect us when our intention is to respect you. To us colour, culture, traditional dress, custom, or changing one’s name is irrelevant in creating assumptions or judging an individual. Character, is what determines the quality of the individual. Some of the aforementioned is acquired by birth, for others it is a personal choice. With that said, rudeness, interference with the person, using one’s superior position to belittle, or to put the person down, will be met with the approach it deserves.

The resignation of The eminent Lady was unnecessary – YES, unnecessary, because it is not going to alter the position taken regarding what was said, nor resolve any issues on race now, nor in the future. In fact, it has ‘fanned the flames’ of the incident even further. Nevertheless, I respect the decision taken. Issues involving race will always be contentious. It is my personal view that it is how one decides to deal with the issue at the time in question, and thereafter, that will determine the position on both sides, respectively, and agree to disagree, preferably, without contention.

However, publicising the incident was not a good move. ‘Diplomatic’ channels should have been sort to convey disgruntlement on the issue, and evidence retained to prove there was communication with Buckingham Palace. I am not saying this would have brought a satisfactory resolution, but it would have created an awareness of the situation, and avoided the blacklash from members of the public on social media, which is becoming destructive, to say the least.

I hope The eminent Lady will return to the position resigned from in the not too distant future. I do not want my people to be perpetually blamed for causing a stalwart of the Royal Household to stand down. I wish for both parties to find another way, peaceful that is, to resolve the issue. Life is challenging enough as it is.

It seems many are wondering why are black people so sensitive, and keep harping on about race. Well, we too have a history, contrary to popular opinion.

This is part of it.

OUR slave ancestors met YOUR slave owner ancestors, if any, with defiance because of their forceful capture and exploitation against their will. That same defiant spirit LIVES within us, black folk, today, especially towards those who believe we are not entitled to respect, nor anything else, and consider it THEIR RIGHT to ride roughshod over us black folk when it pleases one to do so.

Be reminded. It was never the intention of black folk to create a division between themselves and white folk, nor any group of people different to themselves. That was done for us by others.

Peace

Louicia