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Why we need inclusive histories | Nazneen Ahmed | TEDxSouthampton

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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In this funny, fascinating, and at times personal and moving talk, author and historian Nazneen Ahmed tells the stories of people who migrated, and in doing so made rich multicultural communities that can thrive today.  Nazneen Ahmed writes fiction for children, creative non-fiction and poetry for adults, all of which are often inspired by the theme of migration, which is the topic of her work as a researcher and historian in the Geography department at University College London. She was selected for the 2016/17 round of Penguin Random House’s Write Now Live mentorship scheme for underrepresented writers for her historical fantasy novel in progress which is aimed at readers aged 11 upwards. She is currently the Southampton Libraries’ writer in residence and is represented by Louise Lamont at LBA Books. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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