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The Book Club: Sathnam Sanghera

Jan 31, 2024
Author Sathnam Sanghera discusses his book Empireworld about the impact of British imperialism. He challenges the 'good or bad' narrative of empire, explores its legacies of exploitation and racial inequality, and highlights the importance of understanding other countries. He also discusses the evolving language of race and identity and explores the idea of using the Commonwealth for truth and reconciliation regarding the empire's legacy.
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