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Academic Warns Birmingham City University’s Closure of Black Studies MA Mirrors US Trends

4 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Civil rights scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw has expressed deep concern over Birmingham City University's decision to close its black studies MA program, which was launched only months ago. She warns that this move is part of a broader extremist campaign against diversity and inclusion that has crossed the Atlantic from t…
Crenshaw urges the university to reconsider its decision, highlighting the importance of such programs in promoting social justice.
The decision to close the black studies MA comes amid a growing backlash against diversity and inclusion initiatives in various educational institutions, particularly in the US. This trend has raised alarms among scholars and activists who see it as a threat to academic freedom and social progress.
The closure of the black studies MA at Birmingham City University reflects a troubling trend in higher education, where programs aimed at fostering diversity and understanding of racial issues are increasingly under threat. Crenshaw's comparison to the situation in the US underscores a worrying global pattern of res…

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