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Jul 2020

29m 4s

Black £

About this episode

<p>Black Pound Day aims to put more money into black-owned businesses. It's been set up by So Solid Crew's Swiss, inspired by George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter Protests. The Next Episode investigates whether Black Pound Day will work. Hosted by Linda Adey. Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.</p>

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