David Olusoga
Black and British: A Forgotten History
Read for my work Black History Book Club this is a very readable history from Roman times up to the present day. It covers the ebb and flow of black history within the UK itself which is not just related to the slave trade and subsequent migrations from the West Indies and latterly Africa. Obviously the trade between the UK, Africa and the Americas is a large part of the history but by no means all. Current issues around racism and integration are covered. An excellent read being thought provoking as to how we got to where we are today and what the future may bring.
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