Cambridge University forced to 'decolonise' its English literature

Cambridge University has caved in to a student's demands to 'decolonise' the English curriculum by replacing white authors with black writers. 

English Literature professors will be required to 'ensure the presence' of Black and Minority Ethnic writers (BME) in their courses.  

It follows an open letter from students' union women's officer Lola Olufemi, demanding an end to 'institutional racism' in the syllabus. 

The plans were revealed in minutes of the English Faculty's Teaching Forum seen by the Daily Telegraph. 

Included among the 'points for action' was the proposal that academic staff try to 'actively seeking to ensure the presence of BME texts and topics on lecture lists'. 

These staff, working in Subject Group Committees, could also introduce introductory lectures giving the 'global contexts' of English literature.

The moves will be greeted Ms Olufemi and the 100 other students who signed her letter.