I say niche, because otherwise we're all going to say Lenin. I'm interested to learn about some new historical figures.

But also...

Sorry to be a ghoul. I've baited you. I'll be honest, I'm applying for an internship scheme at an archive, and they've asked me :

'name a change maker who has inspired you... how you would reach 18-24 year olds on TikTok with their story?'

It's a youth engagement in archive material sort of thing. Their other posts are stuff like Chappell Roan's medieval VMA performance superimposed over a piece of tapestry from their archives.

Another is 'looking for a man in finance? 😀 - here's Eggwald Boggington, the so and so rich eccentric guy from our archives.

I'm thinking of choosing Thomas Sankara. But I'd like to hear your suggestions - whether it's related to my post, or not!

  • MaoTheLawn [any, any]
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    3 days ago

    I'm thinking of choosing Thomas Sankara.

    I would market Thomas Sankara on TikTok with a 'Get Ready With Me' trend, where he could explain his famous military fatigues and red Beret, or a 'what I eat in a day' video, where he could talk about all the locally grown produce, and how he made Burkina Faso self sufficient. Maybe one of those 'whats your salary videos' to show how he was a servant of the people, incorruptible by money.

    • Llituro [he/him, they/them]
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      2 days ago

      Given that they recently covered Toussant, Sankara and his red guitar might be in the vein of what they're interested in. You can also tie that into the recent Toussant exhibit they did, since both were revolutionary leaders overcoming European colonialism.