Misstep at Cambridge: Hawking & Slavery Connection Stirs Uproar!

Cambridge University faces backlash after claiming Stephen Hawking's research benefited from slave trade funds dating back over 200 years before his birth. Critics argue this misrepresents history and tarnishes Hawking's legacy. The university's Fitzwilliam Museum, showcasing this in their "Rise Up" exhibition, defends the narrative, emphasizing the importance of historical debates. Yet, many demand corrections to what they perceive as unfounded claims, urging Cambridge to reconsider its stance.