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Black History for Every Day
David, Yinka and Kemi Olusoga, Macmillan, £25
FOR decades, black history in the UK has been siloed from the mainstream, as if incidental to the nation’s history. Black History Month in October is dedicated to celebrating black heritage, but the rest of the year, it feels largely neglected and ignored. Public historian and broadcaster David Olusoga is at the forefront of efforts to integrate black history into our national story.
His latest book, Black History for Every Day of the Year, co-created with two of his siblings, Yinka and Kemi, is another contribution to that work. This attractive and substantial book has an entry for each calendar day detailing an event, person, place, or theme associated with black history.
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