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Oct 28, 2022 · Richard Stokes joined the Grenadier Guards in 1986 after Prince Charles' remark about black faces. He faced racism and abuse, but also served at royal residences and wrote a book about his experiences.
HISTORY. Trooping the Culture: The Richard G. Stokes Story. “ Spotlight on a trailblazer this #BlackHistoryMonth! Dive into the powerful journey of Richard G. Stokes, the first Black Queen’s Guardsman. Amidst challenges and triumphs, his story embodies resilience and strength. Get ready to be inspired!” Black Wall St. Media Contributor.
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Trinity College, Cambridge. Richard Rapier Stokes, MC (27 January 1897 – 3 August 1957) was a British soldier and Labour politician who served briefly as Lord Privy Seal in 1951.
15. 752 views Streamed 1 year ago. The true Story of the first Black Grenadier Guardsman is being told for the first time by the man himself Richard Stokes, 35 years after leaving the British...
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Oct 22, 2022 · Richard Stokes, from Bristol, the first Black royal guardsman (Image: Richard Stokes) A Bristol schoolboy who went on to become the first Black Queen’s Guardsman has written a book about...
Dec 5, 2022 · Learn how Richard Stokes overcame racism and abuse to become the first Black person to join the Grenadier Guards in 1986. Read his book, Trooping the Culture, to discover his journey and experiences in the military and beyond.
Richard or Dick Stokes may refer to: Richard Stokes (politician), British soldier and politician. Richard Stokes (producer), British television producer. Richard Stokes (priest), English Anglican priest. Dick Stokes (hurler), Irish hurler. Dick Stokes (footballer), Australian rules footballer.
