Black Joy

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An uplifting anthology with essays from 28 exciting Black British voices centred around where they've found joy in their lives. Perfect for readers of Feminists Don't Wear Pink, Slay in Your Lane and Love in Colour. 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. Edited by award-winning journalist Charlie Brinkhust-Cuff and up-and-coming talent Timi Sotire, join twenty-eight inspirational voices in this uplifting and empowering anthology as they come together to celebrate being Black British, sharing their experiences of joy and what it means to them. With incredible pieces from- Diane Abbott - Faridah bike- yimide - Fope Ajanaku - Athian Akec - Travis Alabanza - Haaniyah Angus - Rukiat Ashawe - Bukky Bakray - Richie Brave - Munya Chawawa - Ruby Fatimilehin - Theophina Gabriel - Lauryn Green - Ife Grillo - Isaac James - Chante Joseph - Vanessa Kisuule - Henrie Kwushue - Tobi Kyeremateng - Mikai McDermott - Jason Okundaye - Tope Olufemi - Melz Owusu - Leigh-Anne Pinnock - Mayowa Quadri - Lavinya Stennett - Timi Sotire - Sophia Tassew

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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 story a day from Black Joy should be a mandatory process to ward off any negative vibes -- Yomi Sode, author of Manorism
A rich, gorgeous celebration of the power in embracing joy -- Liv Little, author of Rosewater
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

Author Bio

Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff is a journalist, editor, features writer, columnist. She is the 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.