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Oxford University to Remove Statue of 19th Century Imperialist Cecil Rhodes

HeadlineJun 18, 2020

In Britain, the governors of Oxford University have voted to remove a statue of the Victorian-era colonizer Cecil Rhodes, who helped pave the way for South Africa’s apartheid system.

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