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Day 28: Ignatius Sancho - The First Black Briton to Vote

Black History Buff: Uncovering Untold Stories
Black History Buff: Uncovering Untold Stories
Episode • Oct 28, 2024 • 1m

Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we uncover the remarkable life of Ignatius Sancho in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Discover how this 18th-century polymath became the first known Black Briton to vote in a British election.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Sancho's journey from enslavement to freedom in Britain
  • His intellectual pursuits and correspondence with leading figures of his time
  • The significance of his participation in the 1774 and 1780 elections
  • His legacy as a man of letters and an abolitionist voice

As you listen to this audio journey, imagine 18th-century London where Sancho made his mark as a businessman, writer, and voter.

See the story come to life in our video version on YouTube: @BlackHistoryBuffTV.

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Together, let's celebrate these early pioneers of Black British political engagement.

Blessings,

KK


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