HATFIELD, England, Feb. 9 -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news:

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Meet Herts academics taking part in this year's 100 Black Women Professors Now programme

The University of Hertfordshire has announced the six Herts academics they will be supporting through the 100 Black Women Professors Now programme - a national initiative focused on addressing the persistent underrepresentation of Black women in senior academic roles.