When Rhodes was not built

When Rhodes was not built

Statues and commemorations of Cecil Rhodes provoke strong reactions. Recent calls for removal have focused especially on statues at the universities of Oxford and Cape Town, prompting others to argue for their retention or contextualisation. In this latest post for...
Why Public History matters for a multi-ethnic Britain

Why Public History matters for a multi-ethnic Britain

How might we address limitations in the teaching of empire, and how do we raise awareness of marginalised individuals omitted from prevailing narratives? In this third post for our new ‘Writing Race’ blog series, Serena Cheyenne — a recent MA...