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We Were There

The Untold Black British Stories That Shaped Our Country

Book • 2025

In this book, Lanre Bakare delves into the often-overlooked aspects of Black British life outside of London.

He investigates various moments and artefacts that shape the identity and experiences of Black Britons, offering a confronting yet joyful exploration of what it means to be Black and British.

Mentioned by

Moya Lothian-McLean

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Introduced by

Ash Sarkar

and

Moya Lothian-McLean

,

Lanre Bakare

is the author.

95: Does British culture need saving? w/ Lanre Bakare

Mentioned by

Tom Sutcliffe

as the author of "We Were There", exploring Black British culture and resistance.

History: private, personal and political

Mentioned by

Lanre Bakare

as a book he wrote about Black British history outside of London.

Uncovering Black British history beyond London

Mentioned by

Lanre Bakare

as his debut novel, exploring Black British culture in the Thatcher era.

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