Williams, Charlotte
Sugar and Slate (Black Britain: Writing Back)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241999530
- author:
- Williams, Charlotte
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sugar and Slate by Charlotte Williams explores the complexities of identity and belonging in a world of mixed heritage. Born to a white Welsh-speaking mother and a Black father from Guyana, Williams' childhood was marked by feelings of dislocation and uncertainty. This powerful memoir delves into the history of Black Wales, revealing the nation's complex and often fraught relationship with racism and colonialism. Blending personal narrative with historical research, Williams sheds light on the experiences of those who have been marginalized within a community that is itself marginalized within Britain. A unique insight into the Black history of Wales, Sugar and Slate offers a powerful exploration of what it means to be racially marginalized within a community that is often overlooked.
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