Heart Of The Race

Name: Heart Of The Race
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SKU: 9781786635860
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Black Women's Lives in Britain

By Beverley Bryan and Stella Dadzie and Suzanne Scafe

Series: Feminist Classics

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Heart of the Race is a powerful exploration of the experiences of Black women in Britain, blending personal stories with social commentary. It delves into their contributions, struggles, and resilience, reflecting on themes of identity, heritage, and the systemic challenges they face. The book provides a poignant portrayal of their lives, highlighting both their collective achievements and individual journeys.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the pivotal role black women have played in Britain's cultural and political history. It delves into personal narratives and broader historical contexts, offering an insightful examination of identity, resistance, and community.

Heart Of The Race

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 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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INFORMATION

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

Collections

Beverley Bryan Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Series: Feminist Classics Stella Dadzie Suzanne Scafe

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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