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LOCATION:Events Space, Ground Floor, School of Law & Social Justice, Chatham Street, Liverpool, UK, L69 7ZR
SUMMARY:The Crucial Role of Centring Black History as We Reclaim Migration Narratives from the Far Right
DESCRIPTION:This talk will explore the vital importance of centring Black history in today’s conversations about migration and belonging in the UK. With far-right groups spreading misinformation to fuel division, especially around migration, as seen in the riots over the summer, it’s essential to reclaim these narratives. Black people have played a key role in building and shaping the UK for centuries. By understanding and centring this history, we counter harmful rhetoric that seeks to make us feel like we don’t belong, demonstrating that we are and always have been an integral part of the fabric of this nation.BioChantelle Lunt is a writer, lecturer, PhD researcher, and activist with a rich professional background in public services, including pivotal roles in policing and children's social care. As the Chair of the Merseyside Alliance for Racial Equality CIC (MARE), a leading non-profit organisation, Chantelle is dedicated to advancing racial equality across Merseyside through innovative, grassroots community-led education initiatives.In addition to her activism and academic pursuits, Chantelle serves as a Labour Borough Councillor for St. Gabriel’s ward, where she has made history as the first Black woman to be elected to this position. She also holds the esteemed role of Deputy Mayor of Halewood Town Council. Chantelle’s multifaceted work continues to influence and inspire, driving meaningful change in social justice, racial equality, and community empowerment.
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