As a Black Briton (23)

her own reflection in his glasses. She did not know what he meant but it sounded very dangerous and was a little too close to the bone for her comfort. She continued in her best speaky spoky voice. 

   “We do not know of any schits or schitishes, neither have we ever met any.” Aunt Mo. nodded her head proudly as she completed her defence.
   “Oh I see,” responded the psychiatrist unable to make head or tale of this diminutive strangely speaking woman with a bright orange headscarf tied under her chin. Aunt Mo noticed the blank stare by the psychiatrist.
   “And why have you got Leroy in this prison place?”    Aunt Mo. Asked as she slowly angled her face with the psychiatrist’s chin.
   “The police were well within their powers to remove him to a place of safety in a cell or a van. Anyone in a public place judged to on the spot to be dangerous to others or themselves.” Replied Dr. Wells.  As preparing to dismiss this woman as a little strange.
   “I will take you to the interview room” Dr. Wells winced as he spoke knowing full well that he would be able to observe the couples interaction through the two way mirror and probably get a better understanding of the dysfunctional condition of both mother and son.
   “This way if you please Mrs Marriott”.  

   Why is it, that Black/African people are perceived to be underachievers intellectually and perpetuate conditions of being socially disadvantaged? What are the obstacles to learning within a eurocentric framework by Black learners, pursuing an African identity? As a Black Briton I had a vestige interest in attempting to unravel these issues.