{"product_id":"black-joy","title":"Black Joy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAn uplifting anthology with essays from 28 exciting Black British voices centered around where they've found joy in their lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBlack joy is . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe babble and buzz of the barber shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eStepping foot in your mother country for the very first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFeeling at one with nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLearning to cook with your mom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eConnecting with the only other Black colleague in your workplace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLoving and finding complete happiness in your fatness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLove, literature, friendship, music, carnival, travel, dance, work, nature, food -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBlack Joy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be found in so many places. And this anthology is an invitation for readers to ruminate on what brings them joy, too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoy surrounds us. It can be found it in the day to day. It's what we live for. So why do we so rarely allow ourselves to revel in it? This must-read anthology is your invitation to do so - and is a true celebration of Black British culture in all its glory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdited by award-winning journalist, and former \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003egal-dem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e editor-in-chief, Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand up-and-coming talent Timi Sotire, twenty-eight iconic voices speak on what Black joy means to them in this uplifting and empowering anthology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWith essays from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMunya Chawawa -- Leigh-Anne Pinnock -- Diane Abbott -- Jason Okundaye --Bukky Bakray -- Faridah Àbìké-Íyìmìdé -- Lavinya Stennett -- Henrie Kwushue Chanté Joseph -- Travis Alabanza -- Isaac James -- Sophia Tassew -- Lauryn Green -- Melz Owusu -- Timi Sotire -- Fope Olaleye -- Richie Brave -- Tope Olufemi -- Athian Akec -- Mikai Mcdermott -- Ife Grillo -- Rukiat Ashawe -- Mayowa Quadri -- Tobi Kyeremateng -- Haaniyah Angus -- Theophina Gabriel -- Ruby Fatimilehin -- Vanessa Kissule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\"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\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - BOLU BABALOLA, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLove in Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\"Every bit as joyous as the title suggests'\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eQueenie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\"A rich, gorgeous celebration of the power in embracing joy\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIV LITTLE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBlack Joy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eis a delightful celebration of Black Britishness\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMASHABLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45503266881712,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/71zlx2FOknL._SL1500.jpg?v=1785906666","url":"https:\/\/www.umojabooks.com\/products\/black-joy","provider":"Umoja House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}