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Black women died most in London's Black Death DW 11/22/2023

Black women of African descent were the most likely to die in the bubonic plague outbreak in 14th century London.
The study reveals the devastating effects of structural racism during the Black Death.
The findings challenge the image of a white medieval England and highlight the presence of a Black community in London. [ more ]
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