<p>In 2020 Marcia Ore came across an article written by Paula Akan from 2019 titled 'How The Stories of Black Women in the UK Are Being Reclaimed'. The quote from Jade Bentil, a Black feminist historian and writer stood out. “Black women’s historical narratives are either rendered completely visible under the gaze of whiteness, or an extremely sanitised version that flattens the complexities of our lives is authored by non-black gatekeepers, both within and outside the academy.”<br><br> Marcia then started thinking about the narrative around Black Women who had served in policing in the UK. Why? Because she is one of those Black women having served from 1982 until 2012. Whilst more Black women are being recognised for their contribution and impact on policing, we don’t seem to hear their stories or their experiences unless it concerns racism and discrimination. Marcia says "Don’t get me wrong, racism and sexism and discrimination exists in policing just like it does in British society.
