
“I never thought I was black until I got here” – Author Melatu Uche Okorie on Ireland’s racial issues
“Irish people make judgements based on what they hear from one side.” Nigerian-born Melatu Uche Okorie arrived in Ireland 12 years ago seeking asylum, and spent eight-and-a-half years of the time since in direct provision. Since then, she has had a book published – this year’s The Hostel Life – as well as being a […]
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