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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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[–] thecrotch@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lots of Americans know Crispis Attucks, he's covered in history class. They may not associate him with britian but he was shot years before the revolution so he was a British subject.

[–] Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Never heard of him, but now I know, and knowing is half the battle. Thanks!