'Ignacius Sancho made me sure of who I am as a black Briton'

A new play, written and performed by Paterson Joseph, tells the story of Britain's first black voter.

Charles Ignacius Sancho was born around 1729 on a slave ship and went on to become the owner of a grocer's shop in London.

For Paterson Joseph, his story still resonates today.

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