Hidden histories and lost voices are now being heard. The latest episode of Louder Than Words looks at Black History through lenses of plays and literature.
Contributors to this episode are:
Dr Jak Peake, Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre
Professor Jeremy Krikler, Department of History
Dr Holly Maples, East 15 Acting School
Read blog about on Theatre, Literature and Education by Dr Jak Peake
Read blog on creating theatre about Black History by Professor Jeremy Krikler and Dr holly Maples
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