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David Starkey dropped from university posts after 'indefensible' 'damn blacks' outburst
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mirror.co.ukDavid Starkey has been dropped from two of his prestigious university positions after being caught up in a racism row this week.
The TV historian, 75, declared slavery cannot be considered genocide because "so many damn blacks" survived in an online interview with conservative commentator Darren Grimes.
His comments were described as "indefensible" by Cambridge University's Fitzwilliam College, where Starkey holds an honorary fellowship, and prompted a review.
They have now confirmed he's stepped down from the position with immediate effect. A statement posted on the college's website reads: "The Master of Fitzwilliam College contacted Dr David Starkey, following his comments. "The Master has accepted Dr David Starkey’s resignation of his
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