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Fury as ‘woke’ Colston plaque condemns his ‘prominent role in slavery’
A new plaque on the empty plinth of Edward Colston’s statue in Bristol condemns his “prominent role in the enslavement of ...
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Bristol in pictures: Lanterns light up the gloom
Thank goodness for the Bedminster Winter Lantern Parade ... Colston during a Black Lives Matter protest. The event was launched with a talk from Jen Reid (above), a leading member of Bristol's ...
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Who is Jen Reid? The Black Lives Matter activist whose statue replaced Edward Colston’s in Bristol
Earlier this week, a statue of Jen Reid was erected on the plinth where slave trader Edward Colston‘s once stood in Bristol. Last month, protestors toppled Edward Colston’s statue from its ...
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Statue trial defendant: 'Colston does not represent Bristol'
Four people accused of illegally removing a statue of the 17th Century slave trader Edward Colston have been cleared of criminal damage. Speaking outside Bristol Crown Court, Rhian Graham thanked ...
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Slave trader statue torn down in Bristol anti-racism protest
A statue of slave trader Edward Colston has been torn down during an anti-racism protest in Bristol. It's believed Colston trafficked around 80,000 men, women and children from Africa to the ...