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Old 24-02-2022, 10:14   #43
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Re: Calls to make black, asian and minority ethnic history compulsory

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Originally Posted by nomadking View Post
So how many major non-white figures in UK history? The intent is to have teachings about non-white people who had a minor impact on UK history, therefore comparing it to the lack of white minor figures is valid.
The likes of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Isaac Newton don't have a place in UK history simply because they were white, but because of the major things they achieved.
I'd hope you're aware of the irony of what you're saying there, but I'm not sure that you are.
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