123: Britons can’t name a single Black British historical figure?

The History Hotline - A podcast by Deanna Lyncook - Tuesdays

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A YouGov poll has found that 53% could not name a single Black British historical figure. This was reported in a Guardian article which was shared widely with many comments about the state of the education system amongst other issues with the public perception of Black British history. In this episode I'll be discussing the research and thinking about the ways we might see a change in this area. Check us out on social media.