Black, Listed: Black British Culture Explored by Jeffrey Boakye (English) Paperb

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Black, Listed by Jeffrey Boakye A groundbreaking book celebrating the words and phrases that by choice or by circumstance define the Black British experience. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description AFRO-CARIBBEAN. COLOURED. ETHNIC MINORITY. IMMIGRANT. BAME. URBAN. WOKE. FAM. BLACK.These are just some of the terms being wrestled with in Black, Listed, an exploration of twenty-first century Black identity told through a list of insults, insights and everything in between. Taking a panoramic look at global Black history and contemporary culture, this book investigates the ways in which Black communities (and individuals) have been represented, oppressed, mimicked, celebrated and othered. Part autobiographical musing, part pop culture vivisection, its a comprehensive attempt to make sense of blackness from the vantage point of the hilarious and insightful psyche of Jeffrey Boakye. PRAISE FOR BLACK, LISTED: This book gives a voice to those whose experience is persistently defined, refined and denied by others David Lammy, Guardian A panoramic exploration of black identity ElleUrgent, timely reading AnOther Magazine Inventive, refreshing and humorous Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, Other A truly radical book, which manages to be unflinching and constantly entertaining Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller Flap AFRO-CARIBBEAN. COLOURED. ETHNIC MINORITY. IMMIGRANT. BAME. URBAN. WOKE. FAM. BLACK. These are just some of the terms being wrestled with in Black, Listed , an exploration of twenty-first century Black identity told through a list of insults, insights and everything in between. Taking a panoramic look at global Black history and contemporary culture, this book investigates the ways in which Black communities (and individuals) have been represented, oppressed, mimicked, celebrated and othered. Part autobiographical musing, part pop culture vivisection, its a comprehensive attempt to make sense of blackness from the vantage point of the hilarious and insightful psyche of Jeffrey Boakye. A truly radical book The Bookseller As entertaining as it is politically weighty Independent Intense and compelling . . . Jeffrey Boakye bravely explores the ways in which people with darker skin are located in language Guardian Author Biography Jeffrey Boakye is a writer and teacher originally from Brixton in south London, now living in Yorkshire with his wife and two sons. He has a particular interest in issues surrounding education, race and popular culture. Jeffrey has taught English in secondary schools and sixth form colleges since 2007. His first book, Hold Tight: Black Masculinity, Millennials, and the Meaning of Grime was published in 2017. Black, Listed is is his second book. Review Intense and compelling from the very beginning, Jeffrey Boakye bravely explores the ways in which people with darker skin are located in language . . . This book gives a voice to those whose experience is persistently defined, refined and denied by others. Boakye shows how language does not always have to be insulting, offensive or loaded, it can also be incredibly emancipatory, particularly when the black community takes ownership of the terms of prose . . . If blackness is a maze, then we must be the ones who design it. With architects like Jeffrey Boakye, Im optimistic we can build ourselves an authentic future - GuardianA truly radical book, which manages to be unflinching and constantly entertaining - THE BOOKSELLER BOOK OF THE MONTH APRIL 2019Inventive, refreshing and humorous . . . Boakyes quirky dictionary of black-related terms never fails to surprise and entertain - Bernardine EvaristoBoakye is a witty, passionate guide in this thoughtful examination of what black culture and identity mean in Britain - iNews Long Description AFRO-CARIBBEAN. COLOURED. ETHNIC MINORITY. IMMIGRANT. BAME. URBAN. WOKE. FAM. BLACK. These are just some of the terms being wrestled with in Black, Listed , an exploration of twenty-first century Black identity told through a list of insults, insights and everything in between. Taking a panoramic look at global Black history and contemporary culture, this book investigates the ways in which Black communities (and individuals) have been represented, oppressed, mimicked, celebrated and othered. Part autobiographical musing, part pop culture vivisection, its a comprehensive attempt to make sense of blackness from the vantage point of the hilarious and insightful psyche of Jeffrey Boakye. PRAISE FOR BLACK, LISTED: This book gives a voice to those whose experience is persistently defined, refined and denied by others David Lammy, Guardian A panoramic exploration of black identity Elle Urgent, timely reading AnOther Magazine Inventive, refreshing and humorous Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, Other A truly radical book, which manages to be unflinching and constantly entertaining Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller Review Quote Intense and compelling from the very beginning , Jeffrey Boakye bravely explores the ways in which people with darker skin are located in language . . . This book gives a voice to those whose experience is persistently defined, refined and denied by others. Boakye shows how language does not always have to be insulting, offensive or loaded, it can also be incredibly emancipatory, particularly when the black community takes ownership of the terms of prose . . . If blackness is a maze, then we must be the ones who design it. With architects like Jeffrey Boakye, Im optimistic we can build ourselves an authentic future Promotional "Headline" A groundbreaking book celebrating the words and phrases that by choice or by circumstance define the Black British experience. Details ISBN0349700567 Author Jeffrey Boakye Pages 416 Audience Age 12-80 Year 2019 ISBN-10 0349700567 ISBN-13 9780349700564 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-10-03 Imprint Dialogue Books Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 305.896 Subtitle Black British Culture Explored Language English UK Release Date 2019-10-03 Publisher Dialogue Audience Tertiary & Higher Education NZ Release Date 2019-10-02 AU Release Date 2019-10-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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