'It's brave and honest and not a moment too soon.' Afua Hirsch Brit(ish)'[An] outstanding
myth-busting book. Everyone should read it.' Bernardine EvaristoWhat is the experience of Black
men in Britain today? Never has the conversation about racism and inclusion been more important
there is no better time to explore this question and give Black British men a platform to
answer it. SAFE: 20 Ways to be a Black Man in Britain Today is that platform. Including essays
from top poets writers musicians actors and journalists this timely and accessible book is
in equal parts a celebration a protest a call to arms and a dismantling of the stereotypes
surrounding being a Black man. What does it really mean to reclaim and hold space in the
landscape of our society? Where do Black men belong in school in the media in their own
families in the conversation about mental health in the LGBTQ+ community in grime music -
and how can these voices inspire educate and add to the dialogue of diversity already taking
place? Following on from discussions raised by Natives and Why I'm No Longer Talking to White
People About Race this collection takes readers on a rich and varied path to confront and
question the position of Black men in Britain today and shines a light on the way
forward.Contributors: Alex Holmes Alex Wheatle Aniefiok 'Neef' Ekpoudom Courttia Newland
Derek Oppong Derek Owusu Gbontwi Anyetei Jesse Bernard JJ Bola Joseph Harker Jude Yawson
Kenechukwu Obienu Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Nels Abbey Okechukwu Nzelu Robyn Travis Stephen
Morrison-Burke Suli Breaks Symeon Brown Yomi Sode
