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Black History Month 2023 – Akoth Sisiria

For Black History Month 2023, the British Ecological Society (BES) journals are celebrating the work of Black ecologists from around the world and sharing their stories. In this blog, Akoth Sisiria shares her story and journey in academia.

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Organization: Methods Blog
Date: 2023-10-12
Resource Type: Publication, Resources
Topic: Community Safety, DEI & Anti-Oppression, Stories/Justice in Action
Source URL: https://methodsblog.com/2023/10/12/black-history-month-2023-akoth-sisiria/

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