Premium Members Get 10% Off and Earn Rewards Find Out More
Black British Lives Matter: A Clarion Call for Equality

Featuring essays from David Olusoga, Dawn Butler MP, Kit de Waal, Kwame Kwei-Armah, and many more.
In response to the international outcry at George Floyd's death, Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder have commissioned this collection of essays to discuss how and why we need to fight for Black lives to matter - not just for Black people but for society as a whole.
Recognising Black British experience within the Black Lives Matter movement, nineteen prominent Black figures explain why Black lives should be celebrated when too often they are undervalued. Drawing from personal experience, they stress how Black British people have unique perspectives and experiences that enrich British society and the world; how Black lives are far more interesting and important than the forces that try to limit it.
"We achieve everything not because we are superhuman. We achieve the things we achieve because we are human. Our strength does not come from not having any weaknesses, our strength comes from overcoming them" Doreen Lawrence.
"I always presumed racism would always be here, that it was a given. But the truth is, it was not always here, it was invented." David Olusoga
"Our identity and experience will shape every story, bleed into every poem, inform every essay whether it's about Black 'issues' or not" Kit de Waal

1140346161
Black British Lives Matter: A Clarion Call for Equality

Featuring essays from David Olusoga, Dawn Butler MP, Kit de Waal, Kwame Kwei-Armah, and many more.
In response to the international outcry at George Floyd's death, Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder have commissioned this collection of essays to discuss how and why we need to fight for Black lives to matter - not just for Black people but for society as a whole.
Recognising Black British experience within the Black Lives Matter movement, nineteen prominent Black figures explain why Black lives should be celebrated when too often they are undervalued. Drawing from personal experience, they stress how Black British people have unique perspectives and experiences that enrich British society and the world; how Black lives are far more interesting and important than the forces that try to limit it.
"We achieve everything not because we are superhuman. We achieve the things we achieve because we are human. Our strength does not come from not having any weaknesses, our strength comes from overcoming them" Doreen Lawrence.
"I always presumed racism would always be here, that it was a given. But the truth is, it was not always here, it was invented." David Olusoga
"Our identity and experience will shape every story, bleed into every poem, inform every essay whether it's about Black 'issues' or not" Kit de Waal

18.99 In Stock
Black British Lives Matter: A Clarion Call for Equality

Black British Lives Matter: A Clarion Call for Equality

Black British Lives Matter: A Clarion Call for Equality
Add to Wishlist
Black British Lives Matter: A Clarion Call for Equality

Black British Lives Matter: A Clarion Call for Equality

Overview

Featuring essays from David Olusoga, Dawn Butler MP, Kit de Waal, Kwame Kwei-Armah, and many more.
In response to the international outcry at George Floyd's death, Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder have commissioned this collection of essays to discuss how and why we need to fight for Black lives to matter - not just for Black people but for society as a whole.
Recognising Black British experience within the Black Lives Matter movement, nineteen prominent Black figures explain why Black lives should be celebrated when too often they are undervalued. Drawing from personal experience, they stress how Black British people have unique perspectives and experiences that enrich British society and the world; how Black lives are far more interesting and important than the forces that try to limit it.
"We achieve everything not because we are superhuman. We achieve the things we achieve because we are human. Our strength does not come from not having any weaknesses, our strength comes from overcoming them" Doreen Lawrence.
"I always presumed racism would always be here, that it was a given. But the truth is, it was not always here, it was invented." David Olusoga
"Our identity and experience will shape every story, bleed into every poem, inform every essay whether it's about Black 'issues' or not" Kit de Waal

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780571368525
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 11/16/2021
Sold by: Bookwire
Format: eBook
Pages: 272
File size: 497 KB

About the Author

Sir Lenny Henry has been a comedian since the age of 16. He has risen from being a cult star on children's television to one of Britain's best-known and most celebrated comedians, as well as a writer, radio DJ, TV presenter, co-founder of Comic Relief, and award-winning actor. Henry has a PhD in Media Arts and is currently the Chancellor of Birmingham City University, and in was awarded knighthood in the 2015 Honours for services to charity and drama. Henry has also been invited by the UK Government to discuss diversity in the entertainment industry on numerous occasions. Who am I, Again?, his autobiography, was published in 2019.
Marcus Ryder has over 25 years of experience working in television and journalism, and is a leader on the issue of diversity in the media. He was previously the Chair of the Royal Television Society's Diversity Committee, and was the head of BBC Scotland Current Affairs for nearly a decade. He is the recipient of a number awards for his work, including multiple BAFTA Awards.


Lenny Henry has been a comedian since the age of 16. He has risen from being a cult star on children's television to one of Britain's best-known and most celebrated comedians, as well as a writer, radio DJ, TV presenter, and award-winning actor. He is best-known for his appearances in TISWAS, Three of a Kind, The Lenny Henry Show, Hope & Glory, Lenny Henry in Pieces and Chef! Since co-founding Comic Relief in 1985, he has also been involved in every Red Nose Day night since 1988. He has received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards as well as the British Academy Television Special Award, and is a fellow of the Royal Television Society. Henry has a PhD in Media Arts, and in 2015 was awarded a knighthood for services to charity and drama. In 2018, BBC One aired The Lenny Henry Birthday Show to celebrate his career so far.


Marcus Ryder has over twenty-five years' experience working in television and journalism and is a leader on the issue of diversity in the media. He was previously the Chair of the Royal Television Society's Diversity Committee and was the head of BBC Scotland Current Affairs for nearly a decade. He is the recipient of a number of awards for his work, including multiple BAFTA Awards,and recently took up the position of Chair of RADA Council - the UK's leading drama school.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction - Marcus Ryder & Lenny Henry
  • Black British Writers Matter - Kit de Waal
  • Black British Health Matters - Nadine White
  • Black British Historians Matter - Lenny Henry & David Olusoga
  • Black British Architecture Matters - Sir David Adjaye
  • Black British Police Matter - Leroy Logan
  • Black British Lawyers Matter - Alexandra Wilson
  • Black British Mental Health Matters - Marverine Cole
  • Black British Politicians Matter - Dawn Butler MP
  • Black British Technologists Matter - Lenny Henry & Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon
  • Black British Mothers Matter - Baroness Doreen Lawrence
  • Black British Fathers Matter - Colin Grant
  • Black British Journalism Matters - Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff
  • Black British Charities Matter - Derek A. Bardowell
  • Black British Artists Matter - Lenny Henry & Kwame Kwei-Armah
  • Black British Business Matters - Nels Abbey
  • Black British Athletes Matter - Michelle Moore
  • Black British Education Matters - Dr Kehinde Andrews
  • Black British Comedians Matter - Lenny Henry
  • Black British Lives Matter - Marcus Ryder
From the B&N Reads Blog
Page 1 of

Customer Reviews