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How A Black Woman Died Mysteriously And Alone in A Social Housing Unit, And Her Body Remained Undiscovered For Two-And-A-Half Years.
This is what happens when we place little value on Black Lives.
A few days ago, I came across a story reported by the BBC and various other news outlets, that was nothing short of gut-wrenching. It was so gruesome that it sent shockwaves throughout an entire country, begging the question — how and why did this happen?
The intricate details of this complex tale of death and misery — probably far too upsetting for some to handle — left me emotionally unsettled, as I pondered on the devastating effects that neglect, isolation, capitalist greed, and racism can have on a community.
It was the story of a 58-year-old black woman, a medical secretary, who lived in a social housing unit in Peckham, South-East London. Her name was Sheila Seleoane.
Tenants paint a picture of a “”. A woman who would collect Amazon parcels on behalf of others, without so much as expecting a ‘thank you’ in return. She was “” and “”, but Often engaging in small talk with neighbors and exchanging pleasantries on the staircase. Aside from that, no one knew her personally.
