Question

Which country did Learie Constantine belong to?
A. West Indies
B. England
C. South Africa
D. Australia

Answer 1

Hint: He was the first Black peer in the House of lords, and knighted in 1962 but that does not mean he belonged to that country originally. He was the grandson of a slave (among the last to travel to the Caribbean).

Complete answer: - He was born on September 21, 1901. His impact has also been seen in literature, with VS Naipul writing a character inspired by him. He was a Baron.
- He came from a family of cricketers, with Lebrun Constantine (his father) and him playing alongside as well. His brothers Elias and Oswald Ossie were cricketers too.
- He was a cricketer, the High Commissioner of Trinidad and won his country’s first wicket in a Test match. As an advocate against racial inequality, he used his legal background to help pass the Racial Relations Act of 1965.
- He ended up focussing more on his sporting career as it was really difficult for people of color to climb the professional ladder, especially in the field of law. Even after returning from touring, he found it difficult to land a permanent job.
- His shift to England began with his sport when he was disappointed by the lack of opportunity in his home nation. He even contributed by working in the National service and Ministry of Labour during the Second World War.

Thus, The correct answer is option A.

Note: 1901-1971 saw this athlete-lawyer-politician secure a lot of firsts for his country and community. He passed away at the age of 69 due to a heart attack.