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#BHM ‘The different meaning of HMT Empire Windrush’ by Dr Daniel Renshaw

Posted on October 16, 2020 by readinghistory

On a rainy June morning in the summer of 1948 a British troopship, itself requisitioned from the German navy during the Second World War, arrived at Tilbury docks in Essex, carrying a number of Polish ex-soldiers, some Jamaican pilots who … Continue reading →

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Daughters of the Dust and the History of Gullah communities

Posted on October 18, 2017 by readinghistory

by Prof. Emily West On Tuesday 17th October the University kindly invited me to introduce Reading Film Theatre’s showing of the 1991 film, Daughters of the Dust, written and directed by Julie Dash.  Her father grew up in the area … Continue reading →

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‘Hidden Figures’ Film Review

Posted on March 1, 2017 by readinghistory

by Philippa Sale [1] There was some confusion at the Academy Awards this weekend when ‘La La Land’ was incorrectly announced as the winner of the Best Picture Oscar, the real winner being ‘Moonlight’.  Away from this embarrassing mix-up another … Continue reading →

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