Black Oot Here
Black Lives in Scotland
(Author) Francesca SobandeWhat does it mean to be Black in Scotland today? How are notions of nationhood, Scottishness, and Britishness implicated in this? Why is it important to archive and understand Black Scottish history? Reflecting on the past to make sense of the present, Francesca Sobande and layla-roxanne hill explore the history and contemporary lives of Black people in Scotland. Based on intergenerational interviews, survey responses, photography, and analysis of media and archived material, this book offers a unique snapshot of Black Scottish history and recent 21st century realities. Focusing on a wide range of experiences of education, work, activism, media, creativity, public life, and politics, Black Oot Here presents a vital account of Black lives in Scotland, while carefully considering the future that may lie ahead.
Francesca Sobande
Francesca Sobande is a renowned scholar and author known for her groundbreaking work "The Digital Lives of Black Women in Britain." Her writing style is incisive and intersectional, exploring the complexities of race, gender, and technology. Sobande's contributions to literature challenge conventional narratives and amplify marginalized voices.
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