Black Joy - by Various (Paperback)

About the Book

"Love, literature, friendship, music, carnival, travel, dance, work, nature, food- Black Joy can be found in so many places. Edited by award-winning journalist Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and up-and-coming talent Timi Sotire, this empowering essay collection by twenty-nine inspirational and urgent voices celebrates the everyday joy of being Black British."--

Book Synopsis

An uplifting anthology with essays from 28 exciting Black British voices centered around where they've found joy in their lives.

Black joy is . . .

The babble and buzz of the barber shop.
Stepping foot in your mother country for the very first time.
Feeling at one with nature.
Learning to cook with your mom.
Connecting with the only other Black colleague in your workplace.
Loving and finding complete happiness in your fatness.

Love, literature, friendship, music, carnival, travel, dance, work, nature, food - Black Joy can be found in so many places. And this anthology is an invitation for readers to ruminate on what brings them joy, too.

Joy 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.

Edited by award-winning journalist, and former gal-dem editor-in-chief, Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and up-and-coming talent Timi Sotire, twenty-eight iconic voices speak on what Black joy means to them in this uplifting and empowering anthology.

With essays from:

Munya Chawawa -- Leigh-Anne Pinnock -- Diane Abbott -- Jason Okundaye --Bukky Bakray -- Faridah Àbìké-Íyìmìdé -- 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

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"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, author of Love in Colour

"Every bit as joyous as the title suggests'" CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS, author of Queenie

"A rich, gorgeous celebration of the power in embracing joy" LIV LITTLE

"Black Joy is a delightful celebration of Black Britishness" MASHABLE

Review Quotes

Black Joy is an unapologetic celebration of Black British culture and an ode to our food, our friendships and our love--Melissa Cummings-Quarry, co-author of Grown: The Black Girls' Guide to Growing Up

A beautiful, audacious collection that serves to remind us who we are and accompany collective healing.--Jade LB, author of Keisha the Sket

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, author of Love in Colour

A rich, gorgeous celebration of the power in embracing joy--Liv Little, author of Rosewater

A story a day from Black Joy should be a mandatory process to ward off any negative vibes--Yomi Sode, author of Manorism

Every bit as joyous as the title suggests--Candice Carty-Williams, author of Queenie

About the Author

Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff is a journalist, editor, features writer, columnist. She is a former Senior Staff Editor at The New York Times, a Guardian freelance writer, and former Editor-in-Chief at gal-dem. She was also the editor of Mother Country: Real Stories of the Windrush Children.

Timi Sotire works for AppleMusic, is a freelance journalist and is on the shortlist for The Freelance WritingAwards.