Black British History & Culture 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Back to Black: Retelling Black Radicalism for the 21st Century
Natives: Race & Class in the Ruins of Empire
Black, Listed: Black British Culture Explored

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Zed Books, Two Roads, Dialogue Books

Overview
This three-book collection brings together three of the most talked-about voices in contemporary Black British writing, each tackling race, class, and identity from a different angle. Kehinde Andrews traces the history of Black radical politics in Back to Black, Akala blends memoir with social analysis in Natives, and Jeffrey Boakye unpacks language and culture in Black, Listed. Together they form an accessible introduction to how empire, history, and everyday life intersect for Black Britons, ideal for book clubs and anyone wanting a deeper understanding of race and power in Britain.

About the Books
Each book approaches Black British history and culture from a distinct angle. Back to Black by Kehinde Andrews charts the long history of Black political resistance, from abolition and Pan-Africanism through Marcus Garvey and Angela Davis to Black Lives Matter, arguing that racism is embedded so deeply in social structures that real change demands organizing outside conventional systems. Natives by Akala blends personal memoir with historical and political analysis, drawing on his own upbringing in London to examine how policing, education, class, and empire's legacy continue to shape British identity and denial around race. Black, Listed by Jeffrey Boakye uses a list of loaded terms and labels to explore twenty-first century Black identity, moving across sport, music, politics, and education with wit and insight. Together, the three titles move from history to lived experience to cultural analysis, giving readers a layered view of Black Britain, ideal for personal reading, book clubs, or reading lists.

Key Benefits

• Three acclaimed books on Black British history, politics, and culture in one set
• Covers Black radicalism, memoir-driven critique, and cultural analysis for a rounded view
• Written by three respected voices: an academic, a rapper-author, and a broadcaster
• Great for book clubs, sixth-form and university reading lists, and classroom libraries
• Accessible writing that makes complex ideas about race and class approachable
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, the holiday season, or graduation

Book-by-Book Guide
Back to Black: Retelling Black Radicalism for the 21st Century — Kehinde Andrews traces the history of Black radical politics from slavery and colonialism to Black Lives Matter, arguing for change beyond conventional systems.
Natives: Race & Class in the Ruins of Empire — Akala blends memoir and social analysis to show how policing, education, and empire's legacy still shape race and class in Britain today.
Black, Listed: Black British Culture Explored — Jeffrey Boakye examines twenty-first century Black identity through a list of loaded terms, ranging across sport, music, politics, and history.

About the Authors
Kehinde Andrews is a professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University and a leading commentator on race and radical politics. Akala, born Kingslee Daley, is an English rapper, author, and political commentator whose memoir-driven writing on race and class has been widely discussed in Britain. Jeffrey Boakye is a writer, teacher, and broadcaster known for exploring language, identity, and Black British culture with humor and clarity.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set pairs rigorous history with lived experience and sharp cultural commentary, giving readers three distinct entry points into Black British life and identity. Perfect as a thoughtful birthday or holiday gift, a book club pick, a classroom library addition, or simply for your own shelf, it's an engaging way to dive into race, class, and culture.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.