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Anti-racism activists demand removal of Cecil Rhodes statue in Oxford

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Oxford (UK), 12 June, EFE/EPA, (Camera: Andy Rain).- The 'Rhodes Must Fall' campaign, part of the Black Lives Matter movement, demands the removal of the statue of the 19th century British imperialist, politician Cecil Rhodes, located at the Oriel Collge, in Oxford. The activists told the media that Rhodes was a19th century businessman and politician in southern Africa who represented white supremacy and was steeped in colonialism and racism. FOOTAGE OF THE STATUE OF BRITISH IMPERIALIST POLITICIAN CECIL RHODES AT ORIEL COLLEGE IN OXFORD, UK

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