Kumba Krubally, PhD candidate in Politics and International Relations, shares her experiences of racist discrimination in the UK

Individuals across the world have expressed outrage over the recent events in the US, specifically the killing of George Floyd by four policemen, and the less publicised murder of Breonna Taylor – a young black woman. This has highlighted the systemic racism prevalent in most western societies, the dehumanisation of black people, and the day to day struggles felt by many people of colour. Black people in the US are not alone in this. The issue is deeply rooted in various other societies including Britain. As long as one looks a certain way, one is prone to discrimination.