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

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.

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The History Hotline is the hottest line for all things Black history and beyond... A space to have honest conversations about Black history and how it impacts the world we live in. We’re here to explore some of the facets of Black history ignored by the mainstream, your teachers and the textbooks.