Barbara Blake-Hannah became Britain’s first black female TV reporter back in 1968.
Her contract with Thames television came to an end after just nine months, following complaints from viewers about having a black person on their screens.
Reporter: Simi JolaosoVideo produced by Marcia Veiga
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