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Jun 13, 2020 6 tweets 4 min read
IHR Director, Prof. Jo Fox, is among 50 signatories to today's lead letter in The Times on the need to teach colonial history in schools.

Coordinated by @RunnymedeTrust and @JJtodd1966

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thetimes.co.uk/edition/commen… "We have witnessed a huge outpouring in response to George Floyd’s tragic death. In the UK many are also drawing attention to this country’s record on racial justice. Both the UK and US are haunted by failing to accurately acknowledge their pasts.

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