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Great Expectations: why it’s not historically inaccurate for a Dickens character to be Black

Great Expectations: why it’s not historically inaccurate for a Dickens character to be Black: A new BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations by British screenwriter Stephen Knight has hit screens across Britain, to immediate controversy from some viewers who criticised the colour-blind casting that involved non-white actors playing important characters. The lawyer Jaggers is …

How Belfast’s parks promote shared space in a historically divided city

How Belfast’s parks promote shared space in a historically divided city: Fluke Cha/Shutterstock The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of urban parks as vital shared spaces which can benefit both mental and physical health. However, sometimes this sharing of space comes with complications. This is the case for Belfast in Northern Ireland, a city …