• 17:54 - 20:50
Waking Up To Racism Pt2 - Expert Hangout Podcast
UK History Curriculum, Questioning National Pride and Statues
The panel critiques the UK history curriculum for focusing on the Romans and World Wars while neglecting the complexities of slavery and systemic racism. They discuss the 2020 toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol as a necessary awakening regarding which historical figures are honored. The speaker contrasts the public's willingness to donate to televised charities like Comic Relief with the lack of deep engagement regarding domestic racial discrimination.