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Black Skins, Ivory Tower: The Rage of a Black Academic

Black Skins, Ivory Tower: The Rage of a Black Academic

15 August 2026

On the 14th of August, Professor Arday was found dead at his home in London, after enduring weeks of speculation and investigations into his academic qualifications and his life. This blog, calls out some of the racism behind his treatment, and asks us to all sit and think about our role in his sad passing.