The First
I was the first non-white student at Ealing in 1964 - we were a rare commodity in those days - and apart from the sporadic racist episodes, my period at Ealing till I finished 'O' levels and moved to the US has to this day had a tremendous impact. Everyone trembled at the sight of Mr Hartwell - I came across an alum at a UK consulate some years later who had gone to Ealing before me and he confirmed this.
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RE: RE: The First
I am sorry to disappoint you. Max Tyro was my contemporary at the school between 1952 and 1959. He had an Asian complexion and nobody paid any attention to this.
Non-the-less, I acknowledge that it is important to celebrate that racial discrimination is stupid and disadvantages our society. Well done for playing your part - just remember that Max was there before you.
Comment from John Holdstock on Tuesday, 8th June 2010.