DEFYING ODDS WITH COURAGE with Lt Col Sulle Alhaji

Racism has far-fetching effects on individuals, societies, and the world at large. It perpetuates inequality, hinders social progress and fosters division amongst people.
My guest today, Sulle Alhaji, was subjected to racism from a very young age. This racial discrimination followed him into the army when he joined the parachute regiment and, although he eventually fought back against the bigotry and was no longer subjected to the physical side of it, it left him with psychological scares which have affected him ever since. Despite this, Sulle defied the expectations of others and left the army, after a career spanning 4 decades, having reached the rank of Lt Col.
Today we talk about the racism he was subjected to growing up, joining the army, receiving multiple threats on his life from the others in his platoon, fighting in The Falklands Conflict, and how, despite reaching the rank of Lt Col, he still had echoes from his past tell him he wasn’t worthy.
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[@canadian_investor7979]

I was in Para Regt Depot with Sulle, also in the same platoon in 3 Para, and was witness to everything he has talked about here and more. I am incredibly proud of his achievements and his resilience to the Bigots; he has proved who the better soldier and man is. Absolutely outstanding career, mate.

[@judygoddard3869]

Such an impressive man. A genuine hero.

[@JuneTurner-dt4fb]

Sulle Alhaji is an inspiration. I will show this to my son, to prove that you can do anything in life, no matter what the odds.

[@sullealhaji5607]

Hi June, I hope this pod cast inspired your son.