{"product_id":"9780241519660-black-joy","title":"Black Joy","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack joy is .  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe babble and buzz of the barber shop.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChicken and chips after school with your girls.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStepping foot in your mother country for the very first time.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeling at one with nature.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning to cook souse with your mum.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnecting with the only other Black colleague in your workplace.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoving and finding complete happiness in your fatness.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoy surrounds us. It can be found it in the day to day. It's what we live for. So why do we so rarely allow ourselves to revel in it? This must-read anthology is your invitation to do so - and is a true celebration of Black British culture in all its glory.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdited by award-winning journalist, and former \u003ci\u003egal-dem\u003c\/i\u003e editor-in-chief, \u003cb\u003eCharlie Brinkhurst-Cuff \u003c\/b\u003eand up-and-coming talent \u003cb\u003eTimi Sotire\u003c\/b\u003e, twenty-eight iconic voices speak on what Black joy means to them in this uplifting and empowering anthology.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith essays from: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMunya Chawawa -- Leigh-Anne Pinnock -- Diane Abbott -- Jason Okundaye --Bukky Bakray -- Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé -- Lavinya Stennett -- Henrie Kwushue Chanté Joseph -- Travis Alabanza -- Isaac James -- Sophia Tassew -- Lauryn Green -- Melz Owusu -- Timi Sotire -- Fope Olaleye -- Richie Brave -- Tope Olufemi -- Athian Akec -- Mikai Mcdermott -- Ife Grillo -- Rukiat Ashawe -- Mayowa Quadri -- Tobi Kyeremateng -- Haaniyah Angus -- Theophina Gabriel -- Ruby Fatimilehin -- Vanessa Kissule\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover this exciting, much-needed celebration of Black culture perfect for readers of \u003ci\u003eFeminists Don't Wear Pink\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSlay in Your Lane\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLove in Colour\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A refreshing and invigorating burst of joy, exploring the beauty in the nuances of our existence, honing in on what propels us forward, and establishing a vital hope\" - Bolu Babalola\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eLove in Colour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Every bit as joyous as the title suggests'\" - Candice Carty-Williams, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQueenie\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A rich, gorgeous celebration of the power in embracing joy\" - Liv Little\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBlack Joy \u003c\/i\u003eis a delightful celebration of Black Britishness\" - \u003ci\u003eMashable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReader praise for \u003ci\u003eBlack Joy \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThis collection was INCREDIBLE. It made me laugh, made me cry and made me consider the joy there is to be found in the Black experience, something that is so often missing from media representations. I\u003c\/b\u003e am not sure how else to review this book, apart from to say that everyone should read it. Everyone. \u003cb\u003e5 out of 5. Wonderful. Perfect. A breath of fresh air. A book that everyone needs\u003c\/b\u003e.\" - Netgalley reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Black Joy\u003c\/i\u003e merits a wide readership. It is a window into a world that too often goes unseen and unheard. \u003cb\u003eThere is real joy out there. Count yourself lucky if you get to share it.\u003c\/b\u003e' - Netgalley reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eLots of beautiful memories and moments of joy.\u003c\/b\u003e Recommended if you've always wanted a view into a different life or if you just want a little joy in your life for a while.' - Netgalley reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eBlack Joy\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful anthology\u003c\/b\u003e, reminding us of where we find joy in our lives . An uplifting and informative read for young people and anyone looking for fresh perspectives on life and culture today.' - Netgalley reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'It's made apparent right away that Black joy is a fundamental act of resistance - an act of defiance against the ostensible prerequisite for pain before joy that faces the Black British community . \u003cb\u003ea manifesto of sorts'\u003c\/b\u003e - Netgalley reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39535911436385,"sku":"9780241519660","price":13.02,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/6ac1fb2700d1ecb3b52671dd52c2c987.png?v=1695071972","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780241519660-black-joy","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}