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Tom Jenkins, the first Black teacher in Britain whose legacy was buried for 200 years
For 200 years, his story was buried in the annals of history in the Scottish town of Teviothead near Hawick. His request to head the local school in Teviothead was turned down despite his brilliance and being qualified for the job. Dampened by the actions of the local authorities, the fourth Duke of Buccleuch and other…
