Author: Paul Gilroy
publisher name: Saqi Books
ISBN: 9780863565403
Black Britain: A Photographic History by Paul Gilroy provides a visual narrative of black people's social life in the modern British Isles. Professor Gilroy, known for his exploration of the social and cultural dimensions of black Britishness, curates a collection that spans significant moments, including the rise of black culture and music, the world wars, the Windrush generation, and the 1980s riots. The book features luminaries from various fields alongside everyday experiences, documenting the complex process of Britain becoming postcolonial.
