Article 5W1QH App reveals hidden stories of black Britons in Trafalgar Square

App reveals hidden stories of black Britons in Trafalgar Square

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Harriet Sherwood Arts and culture correspondent
from World news | The Guardian on (#5W1QH)

Tukwini Mandela launches augmented reality Snapchat experience that also brings grandfather Nelson's statue to life

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter has launched an augmented reality project to help people understand more about the stories of black Britons.

On the 32nd anniversary of Mandela's release from prison, Tukwini Mandela said the initiative would make black history more visible, so it's never forgotten". The technology allowed her grandfather's statue in Trafalgar Square in London to be brought to life", she added.

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