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

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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.

Don't miss out on the full series! Join our Steady community for free and get access to all 31 episodes, plus exclusive discussions and content. Visit https://steadyhq.com/en/blackhistory/about to continue your exploration of lesser-known figures in Black British history.

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

Blessings,

KK

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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.

Don't miss out on the full series! Join our Steady community for free and get access to all 31 episodes, plus exclusive discussions and content. Visit https://steadyhq.com/en/blackhistory/about to continue your exploration of lesser-known figures in Black British history.

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

Blessings,

KK

Gear I Use to Create Content 🎥

Podcasting Equipment 🎙️

Audiobooks I Recommend 📚

Currently Reading 📖

  • The Oxford Companion to Black British History – A comprehensive guide to Black British history.
  • https://amzn.to/4eyUs9S

Recommended Reading 📚

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-history-buff-podcast/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  continue reading

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