black and british a short essential history

Musical Truth author Jeffrey Boakye shares nine essential books for children learning about Black British history.īlack and British: A Short, Essential History by David Olusoga A popular speaker, David is booked for his ability to transform the diversity policies and inclusion culture of corporate clients armed with his first-hand experience.Nine essential books on Black British history His personal anecdotes are deeply thought-provoking for audiences and support his teaching on the need for greater racial equality.Ĭurrently, David is a Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester and he was awarded an OBE in 2019 for his services to history and community integration. Such experiences of division and discrimination drive David’s speaking engagements, as he discusses the importance of inclusion and acceptance of diversity in wellbeing. With racism rife in the early 80s, David’s family required police protection. However, the move was a turbulent one, with David being marginalised for his race in a predominantly white community and experiencing home attacks from the National Front. Moving to the UK as a young boy, David had spent his early years in Jamaica, where his father was from, before immigrating to Newcastle.

The book remains a sought-after academic guide. Additionally, David’s publications have also received global acclaim, most famously he authored Black and British: A Forgotten History, which explored the past of Black British people, and was awarded PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize. His series titled Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners was equally harrowing and educational for viewers, which saw him awarded the Specialist Factual BAFTA in 2016. Drawing on his personal experiences of racism, and his historical education, as a speaker, David empowers audience with the knowledge to bring about progressive change with regards to diversity and inclusion.īest known for his role as a presenter, David has fronted the likes of A House Through Time, The World’s War and The Unwanted: The Secret Windrush Files. From award-winning books to critically acclaimed television series, David’s truthful and insightful analysis of such issues as slavery, imperialism and the continued plight of ethnic minority communities has seen him named in the 100 Most Influential Black Britons on numerous occasions.

David Olusoga is a pioneering historian, who has committed his career to bring racial issues to prominence and improving awareness of Black history.

Black and british a short essential history