Overcoming Racism: “I Was The Met’s First Black Police Officer” | This Morning

When Norwell Roberts decided to join the Met police in 1967, little did he know just how pivotal that decision would be. As the first post-war black officer to join the Met, Norwell would face many challenges throughout his esteemed career, and was subjected to racism and prejudice both in and outside of work. But, it only made him more driven to work his way up the ranks. Detective Sergeant Norwell Roberts joined Alison and Dermot and shared all about his remarkable memoir ‘I Am Norwell Roberts’.
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[@EllJQ]

Legend, this man played a vital role & most britons don’t know his name, shocking this history even exists for me. Respect!

[@mercylonge5541]

True!!!

[@willosborne2903]

Absolute legend

[@laurellejones7249]

Amazing man

[@danielbarton9291]

Two years on TH-cam, only 7 comments and 643 likes!! Really??????? What a brilliant interview with an amazing man. This should be shown in schools.

[@Tobilerone1612]

Love this ❤ what a legend

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Nothing much has changed