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Laura Serrant on Audre Lorde

4 Extra Debut. Professor Laura Serrant champions the life and work of poet Audre Lorde. With Matthew Parris and Akwugo Emejulu. From 2018.

Professor of Nursing, Laura Serrant, chooses the life of the black, gay poet and activist Audre Lorde who still inspires the women's movement today.

She tells Matthew Parris why Audre has meant so much to her both personally and professionally.

Professor Akwugo Emejulu of Warwick University is the expert witness.

Presented by Matthew Parris.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2018.

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30 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterMatthew Parris
Interviewed GuestLaura Serrant
Interviewed GuestAkwugo Emejulu
ProducerMaggie Ayre

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  • Tue 24 Apr 201816:30
  • Thu 24 Mar 202218:30
  • Fri 25 Mar 202200:30
  • Sat 26 Mar 202207:30
  • Sat 26 Mar 202217:30
  • Sun 27 Mar 202205:30

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