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!
Sankara is great choice - he was largely unknown and is now forgotten by entire mainstream, which can have positive effect when he's mentioned, as he is also not demonised and not commonly known as communist, while his achievements are impressive and his words impactful. Pretty good for TikTok shorts.