Wow where was I living.
I cant believe I’ve just came across this story that one of the first black councillors in UK has just had his death been recognised last year after dying in 2003.
Alderman Egbert Carless became the first Black councillor in Birmingham in 1979 and served nearly 20 years as a Labour politician, representing two city wards despite enduring racism which I definitely believe.
Now 20 + years after his death is being commemorated with a plaque.
And the black community are rightly so angry ,as it is a insult why did it take so long for this incredible man to be acknowledged.
A person who made worthy contributions like transforming the education system in Birmingham.
I know if he was a criminal he would have a 2 page feature.
Why I have a personal grudge to this story its men like him that opened doors for people like me to to have the confidence and opportunity to be a black politician in Britain.
So I and many people owe a lot to him.
It just is another confirmation how the Windrush generation are being punished unjustly in Britain even in death.
It just makes me wonder are there any other important black political figures who have died and been ignored in death in Britain.
Only time will tell.
But respect to the great people in Birmingham who are angry about this snub.