Dossier
Blackface Gesture
Coverage of Blackface Gesture in the Nexus archive.
- Army nurse sues MoD for £1.2million after leaving the services in depression after colleague's 'blackface' gesture to him
An Army nurse has filed a £1.2million lawsuit against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) following severe depression that led her to leave the military services. The claim stems from a colleague's 'blackface' gesture, which she alleges contributed to her mental health crisis. The case highlights allegations of racial insensitivity within the armed forces.