Push for black and Asian soldiers’ input in world wars to be taught in UK schools

Exclusive: Awareness of contribution of black and Asian soldiers could help tackle racism, say leading minority ethnic voices

Politicians and community leaders are calling for the history of black and Asian soldiers who fought for Britain in the world wars to be taught more widely in schools to help tackle ignorance, racism and anti-Muslim prejudice.

Speaking on the 110th anniversary of the first Muslim to be awarded the Victoria Cross, leading minority ethnic voices have said that raising awareness of black and Asian service men and women could help tackle racism and anti-Muslim prejudice after this summer’s riots.

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