110: John Richard Archer

The History Hotline by Deanna Lyncook

Episode notes
John Richard Archer born 8th June 1863, he is most known for being elected Mayor of Battersea in 1913. The first Black mayor of a London borough. We discuss his political career, his acceptance speech and subsequent attitudes towards his race and racism and his legacy. Our socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline
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black historypolitics