Darren’s Comments (group member since Aug 06, 2025)

Darren’s comments from the History’s Forgotten Voices: Conversations for Equality’s Future group.

Here’s something I wrote in the preface to History Waits to Be Heard:

“At school, history felt distant — a rigid list of kings and conquerors, wars and revolutions. Women were rarely mentioned, and when they were, it was as someone’s wife, mother, or muse. I assumed this was just how history was.
Only years later did I realize: history isn’t just what happened — it’s what we’re taught to remember.”

That realization stuck with me. I wasn’t trying to write a women’s history book — I just kept running into the same pattern:

Women’s contributions minimized or erased

Black history in Europe narrowed to slavery

Complex societal changes boiled down to a few big events

Even the story of Florence Nightingale was reduced to “the lady with the lamp,” leaving out her groundbreaking work in data and healthcare.

It made me wonder how many stories we’ve inherited that only show part of the truth — or none of it at all.

💬 So I’d love to ask:
Have you ever had a moment when you realised something you were taught in school… wasn’t entirely true?
Or when you discovered a piece of history that had been left out?

Let’s hear them. Big or small — those moments help all of us see the bigger picture.

— Darren

Just a heads-up: we had a user join the group recently under the name of a very famous author — but it turns out to be a fake account, impersonating that person to pitch “visibility help.”

Please be cautious if you receive unsolicited DMs from group members offering “connections” or services, especially if it starts with heavy flattery and then moves into business pitches.

If anything feels off, let an admin know — and trust your instincts.

We're here to support real authors and genuine connections. Let’s keep the space safe and authentic for everyone.

— Darren

Whether you’ve just stumbled across us or came here on purpose, welcome.

This group was created as a space for curious minds, thoughtful conversations, and a willingness to explore stories that history too often left behind. We believe that voices—past and present—matter, not because of labels, status, or recognition, but because of what they bring to the table.

You’re more than welcome to introduce yourself below if you’d like—but there’s no pressure to talk about yourself at all. You might prefer to just leave a comment, post a thought-provoking article, share a book that moved you, or join in when something catches your eye. All of that is completely welcome.

Here, it’s about engagement on your terms.

We hope this becomes a place where we can rethink the past, question the present, and imagine a future where equality means more than ticking boxes. One where contribution matters more than category.

Looking forward to the conversations ahead.