Ep.106 - Stealing Artefacts, UK Military & "Woke"

In a week where:

1. During Anti-Bullying week, Priti Patel is found to be a bully and still keeps her job.
2. Hong-Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to all charges related to a siege of Police HQ in June 2019.
3. COVID-19 vaccine developed by The University of Oxford is 70% effective. 
4. UK Lockdown 2 will end next week.
5. Trump Administration finally begins the transition for Biden Presidency. 

In the first segment in an all "Life" episode: (16:32) A report confirms that UK Universities perpetuate institutional racism and have been too cocky in their previous efforts to eradicate racism amongst students & staff.

In the 2nd segment: (26:43) Remember the name Mwazulu Diyabanza, who participates in a specific form of Pan-African activism: Taking back African artefacts from European Museums.

In the 3rd segment: (38:11) After Boris Johnson announces a 10% increase in military spending, a brilliant piece of journalism takes a deep dive in the number of bases the UK Military truly has.

Lastly: (52:56) Author Kenya Hunt delivers a wide-ranging look at the word most of us have heard before in many different ways... "Woke".

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Interlude - "Vista" By Poldoore
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