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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nadine White

Church of England appoints first racial justice director following slavery apologies

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The Church of England has appointed its first racial equality director following apologies for its role in the trafficking and enslavement of African people.

Anglican priest Guy Hewitt, a former Barbados high commissioner to the UK, will take up the post in November and lead the church’s Racial Justice Unit.

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