Who I am

The latest stories

Collated by Bradford People Library

Bradford’s People Library is a collection of ‘human books’ highlighting the many things we have in common as human beings, as well as celebrating our differences. Read on for inspiring stories from people born and bred or newly arrived and who live in all parts of our wonderful district. Demonstrating that there is always more to a human ‘book’ than just its cover.

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Life is a journey
Finding safety and freedom in music, the Yorkshire landscape and the LGBTQ community. “Most of the time young people feel there’s no safety to just express...
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Ordinary and Extraordinary
The power of stories and art in connecting people and places. “I grew up in Manningham, so the park and Cartwright Hall were close by. We pretty much went every week,...
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People just like you
“We were trying to save our lives, but the future was uncertain…” A story from one of the ‘most discriminated people in the world’* Everyone expected...
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Whose are yous?
Overcoming 900 years of segregation to find a home and belonging in Bradford. Belonging is a fundamental building block to life, as it allows you to build a...
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Finding fulfilment in a shed
Tackling mental health and wellbeing through shared passions and community “If you sit twelve men in a circle and ask them to chat about their problems, the...
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Staring at a new world
I was a frightened 16 year old, staring at a new world, longing for safety and a happy home. I came to the UK when I was sixteen with the help of the Red Cross, after...
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Fatherhood
It's important for fathers to know that they are important figures in their children’s’ lives and that it's OK to have a strong connection with your child. I was...
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#IAMBRADFORD
Islamophobia is one of four campaigns for the Anti-Rumour and Critical Thinking Strategy.  As part of the #IAMBRADFORD month this November, we talk to nine diverse Muslims...
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I’m Possible
To box for a world title was a dream come true... There was a little room with all its windows covered except for a small square and I would sit there and watch them...
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Write Your Own Scripts
I’m black and I come from a council estate. I was trying to break into an industry where you're expected to hide where you’re from. My name is Peter 'Rad' Miller....
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Diversity
During my childhood it often felt like all the odds were against me. I was born in Bradford and lived in Windhill, Shipley for most of my youth. At great cost to my...
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Invisibility
“Well, I’m not sure what I am, but I’m definitely not straight!” This is a sentence I said to myself back in the spring of 2004. As an undergraduate student I was...
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