History’s purpose isn’t to comfort us, says David Olusoga, although many in the UK seem to think it is. “History doesn’t exist to make us feel good, special, exceptional or magical. Now he can expect more flak, thanks to the new edition of his book Black and British: A Forgotten History. Black Londoners dressed up as their ancestors for the opening ceremony, “with long, baggy suits, holding their suitcases”, says Olusoga. Photograph: Keir Gravil/Reuters“I’m also black British – and that had no history, no recognition.

Source: The Guardian June 07, 2021 09:22 UTC