First black Guardsman

Title

First black Guardsman

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Jul 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:35

Description

Brian Stokes on his pride at his adoptive son Richard being the first black soldier recruited into the Grenadier Guards. On the racial abuse Richard was subjected to during training; the inspiration he offers for other black people to apply; and the future difficulties he may encounter in his career. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Brian Stokes

Keywords

Armed forces; Racial discrimination; Racism; Black peoples; Prince Charles; Soldiers; Grenadier Guards; Richard Stokes

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