The aim of this book is to outline where we are, as Black British community, with particular regard to education, crime and our social standing. In order to do this we must first understand where we are coming from, and how we came to be here. To this end, the book outlines the West Indian journey to England, beginning with slavery and putting it into a modern day context, with particular reference to the author's Jamaican origin, and his historical link to England.
This book draws heavily on the author's personal experiences, as a Black man, born in the UK, in the Fifties of Jamaican parentage. Where the author feels it appropriate, he draws on his own experience, in the honest belief that it is a microcosm of the wider problems affecting the Black community. Included in the book is debate about; education, crime, the 'Criminal Justice system', the family, mental health, leadership and business.
It is because the author feels so passionate about his community and wider society that he feels the need to comment and effectively air and share his experiences. He does this by trying to challenge you, confront you, inform you and even woo you. The author uses anthology throughout the book; in order to convey short, sharp and succinct messages, in a way that it will have impact and verve. The book culminates with a set of proposals on the way forward, which is hoped, will act as a catalyst for change. |
