As the UK marks Black History Month, three expert historians discuss whether the focus on black history sparked by 2020’s global protests has been maintained
As the UK marks Black History Month, a panel of expert historians – Hannah Cusworth, Pamela Roberts and Hakim Adi – tackle some of the biggest questions around bringing black histories to light. Speaking to Matt Elton, they explore the value of Black History Month in highlighting stories that may otherwise be obscured – and whether the focus on black history sparked by 2020’s global protests has been maintained.
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