Medieval England's Structural Racism Contributed to Higher Black Death Rates, Study Suggests

Research from the Museum of London indicates that black people, particularly black women, were disproportionately affected by the bubonic plague due to societal inequalities.

• New research suggests that structural racism in medieval England may have contributed to a higher death rate among black people during the bubonic plague.
• The study, conducted by the Museum of London, examined remains from 14th-century plague cemeteries in London and found a disproportionate number of black victims.
• The research also suggests that 'misogynoir', or prejudice against black women, may have increased their risk of death from the plague.
• The study calls for the integration of intersectionality and critical race theories into archaeological studies to better understand the impact of race and class on historical events.
• The research challenges the common perception of a 'white' medieval England, highlighting the multiracial character of British society during this period.

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