The irresistible rise of black British culture means that finally we have an identity we can call our own – not one borrowed from across the Atlantic“Black British” is often seen as oxymoronic. An identity inherently at odds,two opposing existences sitting uncomfortably in the psyche of one rather confused individual. At times it can feel like the epithet is actually black or British, and for those of us who (at times awkwardly) identify as such, or it’s not been an entirely easy ride. “British” can imply “white” and “black”,often African-American; whether black Britons aren’t fighting our way out from behind the shadow of white Brits, then we’re often attempting to be heard over the “black” discourse normally centred on the black American experience. Related: Why we're adding Black Mathematician Month to our calendars Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk