The entangled histories of Britain and the Caribbean
Contributor(s): | How did the transatlantic slave trade and British colonial rule shape modern race relations in the UK?
This film explores the deep and often overlooked ties between Britain and the Anglophone Caribbean—and how centuries of empire, slavery, systemic racism, and neglect laid the foundations for the racial inequalities we see in Britain today.
Focusing on Britain’s colonial legacy in the British West Indies—including Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad—Dr Imaobong Umoren traces the economic and ideological roots of empire, from plantation slavery to the Windrush scandal. Her research connects these histories to 20th-century migration, particularly the arrival of the Windrush generation, and to ongoing debates about race, citizenship, and national identity in modern Britain.
🔴 Check out the new book by Imaobong Umoren on this research: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/443176/empire-without-end-by-umoren-imaobong/9781911717034
🔴 Dr Imaobong Umoren is an associate professor of International History at LSE: https://www.lse.ac.uk/International-History/People/academicStaff/umoren/umoren
16 Dec 2024
How protests shattered Brazil's glossy branding campaign
Contributor(s): | Governments worldwide invest heavily to project a positive image on the global stage, spending billions to host events like the #WorldCup or #Olympics in hopes of building prestige and soft power.
What happens when the unity and success they aim to showcase clash with the real struggles of their people? What happens when citizens flood the streets to challenge this glossy narrative and offer a different vision of national identity? #Brazil’s protests before the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Rio Olympics may provide clues to these questions.
Dr César Jiménez-Martínez is Assistant Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at LSE: https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/people/academic-staff/cesar-jimenez-martinez
#Football #Brasil
10 Dec 2024
The 2024 Ghana Election: Why this election is so important for democracy in Africa
LSE researcher(s) examine why the 2024 Ghana Election is pivotal for democracy in Africa, highlighting key implications and lessons.
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