The Last Hurrah

Black Lives Matter: The View from the UK

June 18, 2020 UCD Clinton Institute Season 1 Episode 4
Black Lives Matter: The View from the UK
The Last Hurrah
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The Last Hurrah
Black Lives Matter: The View from the UK
Jun 18, 2020 Season 1 Episode 4
UCD Clinton Institute

The murder of George Floyd has triggered mass anti-racism protests across the US. It has also energized a global Black Lives Matter movement that is not only marching in solidarity with protesters in America, but shedding light on local issues pertaining to race and systemic injustice.

In this episode, Liam and Scott are joined by Dr. Michell Chresfield, Lecturer in United States History at the University of Birmingham to talk about the events in the US and the way they are inspiring protests in the United Kingdom.  

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The murder of George Floyd has triggered mass anti-racism protests across the US. It has also energized a global Black Lives Matter movement that is not only marching in solidarity with protesters in America, but shedding light on local issues pertaining to race and systemic injustice.

In this episode, Liam and Scott are joined by Dr. Michell Chresfield, Lecturer in United States History at the University of Birmingham to talk about the events in the US and the way they are inspiring protests in the United Kingdom.