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Nov 2020
1h 52m

Looking back; Moving Forwards: The Histo...

OXFORD UNIVERSITY
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Wolfson College marks Black History Month 2020 with an engaging discussion with Britain's foremost experts on the history of black lives and communities in Britain. In this panel discussion we look at the deep and fascinating history of black individuals and communities in the UK, and how this history connects with and informs the concerns and goals of the B ... Show More
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