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Half of Britons can’t name a Black British historical figure, survey finds (www.theguardian.com)

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Exclusive: Majority of British people found to have ‘shockingly little’ knowledge about Black British history

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[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They probably can, given there are more famous black Americans to choose from. Malcom X, Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, etc.

[–] Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

British, not American

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

?

[–] Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Read the title of the thread. While half of Britons can't name a black historical figure, I bet 99% of Americans can name a Black British historical figure either. I sure can't.

[–] neoman4426@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Huh, didn't know they were British figures. Learn something new every day I suppose