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On the death of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Society, Politics & Law

On the death of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

...change and reconciliation in post-apartheid South Africa. The fact that South Africa is a country at all is due to their combined political strength and Nelson Mandela’s leadership, courage and integrity. He really was a giant whose counsel and example will be sorely missed. To truly understand his life and his achievements we have to look back over the long and bitter...
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The Extraordinary Rosa Parks
History & The Arts

The Extraordinary Rosa Parks

...changed forever...This bus was built in 1948 by General Motors. It's famous not for where it went, or the route it ran, but for what happened upon it. [The bus on which Rosa Park refused to move to the back, starting the Montgomery Bus Boycott] On 1 December 1955, Rosa Parks was returning from work when she boarded the bus. America was a nation in which racial segregation...
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Impossible Peace 2: The missing legacy voices
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: The missing legacy voices

...change, while others made things difficult and, at times, impossible. We often talk about the different sides in conflict. There are also different sides in peace. And there are those whose voices will no longer be heard in the conversations on legacy and in the telling of the battles of the Past and the making of agreements. Who speaks now for those missing voices in...
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The impact of COVID-19 on Black children and young people living in London
Education & Development

The impact of COVID-19 on Black children and young people living in London

...changed under COVID? A research study led by The Open University’s Dr Michael Boampong, together with colleagues Dr Clare Choak, Dr Anthony Gunter, Professor Heather Montgomery and Dr Gunjan Sondhi aims to find out. Key themes in the research include: Neighbourhood Health Education Social spaces Relationships Lessons learned during lockdown Hopes for the future The...
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Black History Month 2021 talks
Education & Development

Black History Month 2021 talks

...change will enable inclusivity and ensure this deficit is addressed. With contributions by Dr Emmanuel Nartey, Grace Emiohe, Khadija Patel, Patrice Belton and Darren Gray. [Unknown title] Transcript Decolonising scholarship as a commitment to the racial inclusion of students and staff The session, led by Dr Cinzia Priola, Amna Sarwer and Chinedu Nevo from the Faculty of...
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The emergence of breaking as an Olympic sport
Health, Sports & Psychology

The emergence of breaking as an Olympic sport

...changes in the organisation and character of activities transform them into activities that can be described as sports. In breaking there is a global governing body, World DanceSport Federation, that was recognised by the IOC in 1997. In the UK Breaking GB was founded in 2021 and awarded a grant of £135,000 by UK Sport to support UK breakers’ attempts to qualify for...
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Beyond the plate: Autism, food and sensory sensitivities
Health, Sports & Psychology

Beyond the plate: Autism, food and sensory sensitivities

...changes to the packaging or the recipe may result in the food no longer being seen as safe. [Girl refusing to eat food on her plate ] While ARFID may be a relatively new diagnosis, this does not necessarily mean that autistic children experiencing significant difficulties around food is a new phenomenon. It’s likely that before these patterns were formally recognised...
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Forgotten families
Health, Sports & Psychology

Forgotten families

...change homes and schools following parental imprisonment, and siblings may be separated. Friendship groups and support networks which are particularly needed can be disrupted. Some children become homeless and may be placed in dangerous or abusive situations. The loss felt by children can go beyond separation from a parent and includes loss of friends and a sense of...
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