Heart Of The Race by Beverley Bryan
Heart of the Race is a powerful corrective to a version of Britain's history from which black women have long been excluded. It reclaims and records black women's place in that history, documenting their day-to-day struggles, their experiences of education, work and health care, and the personal and political struggles they have waged to preserve a sense of identity and community. First published in 1985 and winner of the Martin Luther King Memorial Prize that year, Heart of the Race is a testimony to the collective experience of black women in Britain, and their relationship to the British state throughout its long history of slavery, empire and colonialism. This new edition includes an introduction by Lola Okolosie and an interview with the authors, chaired by Heidi Mirza, focusing on the impact of their book since publication, and its continuing relevance today.
A balanced tribute to the undefeated creativity, resilience and resourcefulness of Black women in Britain today-- Margaret Busby * New Society *
A long overdue opportunity to set the record straight. A considerable achievement. * Guardian *
Vivid. * National Geographic Traveller *
As relevant as ever ... Heart of the Race gives a huge amount of insight into black women's agency and activism in British history. -- Institute of Race Relations
A feminist classic. -- Bernardine Evaristo * Times Literary Supplement *
A scholarly examination of black women's position in British society via the prism of slavery, colonialism and migration. * Camden New Journal *
A groundbreaking book ... which helped educate generations of women about the struggles and triumphs of Black women in Britain. -- Tobi Thomas * Guardian *
A pioneering work that serves as a bedrock for our book as well as the discourse around intersectional feminism in the UK -- Yomi Adegoke * Observer *
A long overdue opportunity to set the record straight. A considerable achievement. * Guardian *
Vivid. * National Geographic Traveller *
As relevant as ever ... Heart of the Race gives a huge amount of insight into black women's agency and activism in British history. -- Institute of Race Relations
A feminist classic. -- Bernardine Evaristo * Times Literary Supplement *
A scholarly examination of black women's position in British society via the prism of slavery, colonialism and migration. * Camden New Journal *
A groundbreaking book ... which helped educate generations of women about the struggles and triumphs of Black women in Britain. -- Tobi Thomas * Guardian *
A pioneering work that serves as a bedrock for our book as well as the discourse around intersectional feminism in the UK -- Yomi Adegoke * Observer *
Beverley Bryan is a founding member of the Organisation of Women of Asian and African Descent and recently retired from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, as Professor of Language Education.
Stella Dadzie is also a founder member of OWAAD. Her career as a writer, speaker and education activist spans over 40 years, gaining her an international reputation in her field.
Suzanne Scafe is an Associate Professor of Literature at London South Bank University. She was a member of OWAAD and the Brixton Black Women's Group.
Stella Dadzie is also a founder member of OWAAD. Her career as a writer, speaker and education activist spans over 40 years, gaining her an international reputation in her field.
Suzanne Scafe is an Associate Professor of Literature at London South Bank University. She was a member of OWAAD and the Brixton Black Women's Group.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786635860 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786635860 |
| Title | Heart Of The Race |
| Author | Beverley Bryan |
| Series | Feminist Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Verso Books |
| Year published | 2018-08-14 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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