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Lanre Bakare in conversation with John Siddique

John Siddique talks to Lanre Bakare about missing history books, and how black culture and resistance outside of London have shaped UK culture.
23rd April, 2025
'Widen the parameters of Black British culture beyond the capital, and there’s an untapped reserve to draw from.'
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