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This Is The Book: Why We Kneel, How We Rise

This Is The Book: Why We Kneel, How We Rise

FromThe Waterstones Podcast


This Is The Book: Why We Kneel, How We Rise

FromThe Waterstones Podcast

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jun 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As a bowler for the West Indies, Michael Holding was well known for his measured run up and devastating fast bowling, an approach he has taken into his punditry where he is always calm and controlled but also frank and honest with his opinions. So when rain delayed the start of play and conversation was steered to the impact of racism in cricket in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, Holding spoke with a clarity which forced everyone watching and those who caught up later to take notice of his words. A year on, the conversation he started has become a book, including the conversations he's had with other sporting icons, and another view of history that shows how important education is in eradicating racism and improving equality for all. In this episode we find out from those involved why this book is so important and their hopes for what it might achieve.
Featuring: Michael Holding, Ed Hawkins, Ian Marshall, Samar Habib
Released:
Jun 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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