Gloria Hanley was just 18 years old when she left the Caribbean to begin her “inspiring” life in England. She was presented with the opportunity to study midwifery so left her family and life behind in a bid to pursue her dreams.
This move would result in the now 72-year-old Gloria touching the lives of hundreds of families in Leeds. Her journey was tainted with racism from all areas but her story is now being celebrated through an exhibition in the Leeds City Museum, revealed LeedsLive.
Born in St Kitts in the West Indies, Gloria faced racism from both patients and other NHS staff during her early career. She wasn’t able to challenge these comments but continued to work hard, spurred by her passion for helping others.
