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Face of British army recruitment drive wins payout for racist and sexist abuse

Kerry-Ann Knight hoped to pave way for Black women but was instead subjected to 12 years of abuse

A former soldier who appeared on recruitment posters for the British army has received a settlement and an apology after taking it to an employment tribunal over the racist and sexist abuse she was subjected to during her career.

While still in training, Kerry-Ann Knight was pictured on a recruitment poster above the words “Your Army Needs You and Your Self-Belief”, confidently looking over her shoulder.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Kerry-Ann Knight hoped to pave way for Black women but was instead subjected to 12 years of abuseA former soldier who appeared on recruitment posters for the British army has received a settlement and an apology after taking it to an employment tribunal over the racist and sexist abuse she was subjected to during her career.While still in training, Kerry-Ann Knight was pictured on a recruitment poster above the words “Your Army Needs You and Your Self-Belief”, confidently looking over her shoulder. Continue reading…