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In this episode we talk to Dr Skyler Hawkins, Lecturer in Politics of Race and Ethnicity at Newcastle University about the importance of Black History Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about ethnic minority representation in politics and academia, decolonising the curriculum and how we can all become better allies in the fight for racial equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about Skyler’s work visit https:\/\/www.skylerehawkins.com\/<\/a> and follow her on twitter @skylerehawkins<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for tickets<\/a> to attend Black Britain and Beyond, a four day symposium celebrating black culture, which we are delighted to be hosting at Newcastle University in November 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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