Chapter 3. Black London
Journal: Public history - angewandte Geschichte
Year: 2023

The United Kingdom's capital city, London, is famous for its history and monuments.In recent times, however, many of the city's markers have been criticized for being symbols of enslavement and racism.In 2020, such representations became the focus of protests following the police killing of George Floyd in the USA.Demonstrators gathered in Windrush Square, (a longtime site of activism for Black residents which will be discussed in more detail in the next section), while others went into the cent