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From the archive: ‘Colonialism had never really ended’: my life in the shadow of Cecil Rhodes

Jul 10, 2024
Guest
Simukai Chigudu
Simukai Chigudu reflects on the impact of colonialism in Zimbabwe and at Oxford, discussing challenges in reconciling identities, addressing lack of racial diversity in academia, and efforts in decolonization movements like Rhodes Must Fall.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Navigating Colonial Histories and Personal Identities
02:28 • 24min
3
Unraveling the Colonial Legacy at Oxford and Cecil Rhodes
26:51 • 4min
4
Addressing Lack of Racial Diversity in Academia
31:14 • 10min
5
Challenges in Addressing Colonial Legacy and Decolonization Efforts
40:50 • 7min