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A former British Army soldier who was once a fixture on military recruitment posters has received a financial settlement and an apology from the Ministry of Defense after claiming she endured more than a decade of racist and sexist abuse because of the campaign.Kerry-Ann Knight, 33, accepted the settlement from the British government in June, but the exact details of the sum were not made public.As part of the settlement, the MoD did not have to admit liability. Back in 2012, while still in training, Knight appeared on a striking national recruitment poster, which featured the slogan: “Your army needs you and your self-belief.” She exuded confidence in an iconic pose, believing that her image would help change perceptions and promote inclusivity while laying the groundwork for other young, Black women.Instead, her participation in the campaign backfired and exposed her to racism and sexual harassment throughout her 12 years of service.Knight claimed the abuse she faced was mostly due to her being featured on the recruitment posters, which, she felt, drew resentment from fellow soldiers who believed she didn’t deserve the spotlight as the only Black female soldier in her unit.When Knight was chosen to appear on a propaganda poster,...