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White English Nurses Eat African Nurses
A powerful new memoir, White English Nurses Eat African Nurses by Angeline Moyo, is shining a stark light on the pervasive racism, bullying, and systemic failures within the National Health Service (NHS). Released a year after the Royal College of Nursing’s (RCN) first anti-racism summit in April 2024, this unflinching biography offers a firsthand account of the hostile work environments faced by Black African nurses in Britain’s most trusted institution. Through Moyo’s lived experiences and meticulous research, the book exposes a toxic culture where professional kindness often collapses into cruelty, leaving minority nurses isolated, undermined, and pushed out.
Moyo,-who joined the NHS in 2002, recounts her years on the wards, where she endured daily racial slights and overt hostility from colleagues and managers alike. From whispered micro-aggressions in break rooms to blatant bullying on the wards, she describes a system that tolerates what she calls “daylight cannibalism” behind closed doors. The title, a provocative twist on the adage “nurses eat their young,” captures the compounded prejudice faced by Black African nurses, whose professional contributions are too often met with isolation and sabotage.
The memoir arrives at a critical moment for the NHS, which has faced increasing scrutiny for its treatment of minority staff. The RCN’s 2024 anti-racism summit marked a public commitment to a five-year strategy to transform the organization into an anti-racist entity. Yet Moyo’s account suggests that these efforts are only the beginning. Her book details how institutional racism and unchecked hierarchies drive talented nurses away, undermining the very workforce that forms the heart of Britain’s healthcare system.
More than a personal story, White English Nurses Eat African Nurses is a call to action. Moyo urges healthcare leaders, policymakers, and the public to confront uncomfortable truths about systemic prejudice and to build a more equitable, supportive environment for all healthcare professionals. Drawing on her experiences and a robust body of research, she lays bare the human cost of a system that fails to protect its own carers.
This book is essential reading for anyone invested in medical memoirs, social justice, or the future of healthcare. It challenges readers to consider: If nurses are the heart of healthcare, what happens when that heart turns hostile? For those who believe care must extend from patient to provider, Moyo’s memoir is both a testimony and a rallying cry to heal the NHS from within.
Angeline Moyo
Angeline Moyo, author of the powerful memoir White English Nurses Eat African Nurses, is a Zimbabwean-born nurse whose compelling narrative draws from her rich cultural heritage and extensive professional experience. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Moyo trained as a general nurse and worked in the country’s healthcare system for a decade before relocating to the United Kingdom in 2001. Since joining the NHS in 2002, she has continued to advance her expertise, pursuing further nursing studies at various universities while also earning a qualification in Human Resource Management.
A dedicated professional, Moyo brings a unique perspective shaped by her international journey and personal resilience. As a proud mother of three grown children and a devoted wife, she weaves her personal and professional experiences into a phenomenological narrative that resonates deeply with readers. In White English Nurses Eat African Nurses, Moyo courageously exposes the racial bullying and systemic prejudice she encountered within the NHS, offering a vital voice to the challenges faced by Black African nurses. Her work stands as both a testament to her strength and a call for change, captivating readers across generations with its authenticity and urgency.
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