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Understanding Black British History

Test your knowledge with our thought-provoking quiz about Black British history and the current social issues faced by the community. This quiz covers important historical figures and contemporary statistics to raise awareness and understanding.

Learn about significant milestones in Black British voting rights.
Explore statistics regarding police interactions and criminal justice.
Discover insights into representation in the arts and education.

6 Questions2 MinutesCreated by EmpoweringVoice92

The first ever black British man who gained the right to vote was Ignatius Sancho, a British writer and composer, back in...

1774

1792

1813

1802

Black people are almost ___ times more likely to be stopped and searched by police.

Black people account for ___ of all deaths in police custody.

1/2

1/3

3/4

1/4

Black people serve prison sentences which are ___ longer than those for white people.

25%

35%

40%

50%

In 2014/15, black people made up ___ of the total number of theatre bookers in Great Britain.

4.6%

1.8%

6.3%

5.1%

___ of young Black British people have witnessed racist language in education.

75%

85%

95%

90%

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