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Heart Of The Race
Black Women's Lives in Britain
Series: Feminist Classics
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A powerful account of the day-to-day realities of Black women in Britain
A powerful account of the day-to-day realities of Black women in Britain
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The Heart of the Race is a powerful record of life as a black woman in Britain. Grandmothers drawn to the promise of the "mother country" in the 1950s talk of a different reality; young girls describe how their aspirations at school were largely ignored; working women tell of their commitments to families, jobs, and communities.
First published in 1985, this new edition includes a new introduction by Lola Okolosie and a new interview with the authors, conducted by Heidi Mirza, discussing the impact and relevance of their book today.
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Heart Of The Race
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Heart Of The Race is celebrated for highlighting the creativity, resilience, and resourcefulness of Black women in Britain. It is praised as a significant achievement that provides valuable insights into Black women's roles in activism and British history. Recognised as a feminist classic, the book offers a scholarly look at the impacts of slavery, colonialism, and migration on their societal position.
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ISBN: 9781786635860
Publisher: Verso Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 August 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Verso Books
Contributors:
- Introduction by Lola Okolosie
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 376g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Beverley Bryan is Professor at the University of the West Indies, and the author of Between Two Grammars. Stella Dadzie is a founding member of the Organisation of Women of Asian and African Descent. Suzanne Scafe is a Reader in Caribbean and Post-colonial Literature at London South Bank University.
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