William Tyler
Emerging Voices: Black, Female, Young and Hispanic
Summary
This lecture examines the mid 20th century movements and pursuit of equality by marginalised groups including women, youth, Mexican Americans, and Black Americans.
William Tyler
William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre.
No, I don’t think so. We’ve always had this. They go by different names.
Yes. I was trying to concentrate on American society and on how that influenced influenced Britain and other English speaking worlds. It really is America that kicked off that.
All I can say is I observed with my grandchildren that they do not see color. I regard that as a positive. As an adult, I saw racist riots against Black people in Manchester, and I thought that would be the undoing of a British society. It has not been. We must remain hopeful.