Black British Voices Project: 'Being black and British is an abundance of joy' | Race

Last modified on Sun 23 May 2021 19.40 EDT
A major national survey, launched by Cambridge University, I-Cubed Ltd and the Voice Newspaper, will explore the evolution of black British identity, from the generations who lived through the 1970s and 1980s to the students leading the Black Lives Matter movement today.
At the launch of the Black British Voices Project, the Guardian asked three people, from different generations, what it means to them to be black British.
Rhammel Afflick
Rhammel Afflick. Photograph: Handout
For me being black and British is an abundance of joy, resilience and creativity all under one roof. I think of the fusion of great Caribbean staples with British dishes. I think about the immeasurable contributions to society and culture. It’s really hard to describe. I think it’s interesting that irrespective of being of Caribbean descent, or more of African descent, there’s something celebratory about coming together.

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