Beryl Gilroy
Guyanese educator and writer (1924–2001) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Beryl Agatha Gilroy (née Answick; 30 August 1924 – 4 April 2001)[1] was a Guyanese educator, novelist, ethno-psychotherapist, and poet. The Guardian described her as "one of Britain's most significant post-war Caribbean migrants."[2] She emigrated to London in 1951 as part of the Windrush generation to attend the University of London, then spend decades teaching, writing, and improving education.[3] She worked primarily with Black women and children as a psychotherapist and her children's books are lauded as some of the first representations of Black London.[4][5][6] She is perhaps best known as the first Black head teacher in London.[7][8]
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Beryl Gilroy | |
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Born | Beryl Agatha Answick (1924-08-30)30 August 1924 |
Died | 4 April 2001(2001-04-04) (aged 76) |
Occupation(s) | Writer, teacher |
Known for | The first Black headteacher in London Black Teacher |
Spouse | Patrick Gilroy (1955–1975; his death) |
Children | Paul Gilroy Darla-Jane Gilroy |
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