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Dispatches from the Diaspora: From Nelson Mandela to Black Lives Matter Paperback – 16 Mar. 2023
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BY THE WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR JOURNALISM 2023
A powerful collection of journalism on race, racism and Black life and death from one of the nation's leading political voices.
'An outstanding journalist and chronicler.' BERNARDINE EVARISTO
'Fused with truth, power and illumination.' DAVID LAMMY
'Every citizen - and citizen journalist - should have a copy.' LEMN SISSAY
'In short, it is a public service.' NESRINE MALIK
For the last three decades Gary Younge has had a ringside seat during the biggest events and with the most significant personalities to impact the black diaspora: accompanying Nelson Mandela on his first election campaign, joining revellers on the southside of Chicago during Obama's victory, entering New Orleans days after hurricane Katrina or interviewing Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Maya Angelou and Stormzy. He has witnessed how much change is possible and the power of systems to thwart those aspirations.
Dispatches from the Diaspora is an unrivalled body of work from a unique perspective that takes you to the frontlines and compels you to engage and to 'imagine a world in which you might thrive, for which there is no evidence. And then fight for it.'
- Print length352 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherFaber & Faber
- Publication date16 Mar. 2023
- Dimensions15.3 x 2.5 x 23.4 cm
- ISBN-100571376827
- ISBN-13978-0571376827
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'An indispensable guide to 'identity' in politics, and a terrific read.' - Margaret Atwood, on WHO ARE WE?
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No single journalist has done more to shape my understanding of Black diaspora's experiences in the world today - Gary Younge's is not a first draft of history, but storytelling that will survive us all. This book is a reminder of why his work is as timeless and vital as ever. -- Afua Hirsch
Gary Younge has borne witness to some of the most critical events in the Black diaspora in recent times with an honest and humane eye. He tells our story with clarity and elegance. This is a pleasurable and powerful read. -- John Legend
Gary's always impressive writing encompasses the voices of so many people who would otherwise go completely unheard. -- Jeremy Corbyn
Dispatches from the Diaspora is a collection of extraordinary range that exemplifies Younge's gift to his readers over the years - a journalism that is sober and clear eyed, but always undergirded by optimism and faith in humanity. In short, it is a public service. -- Nesrine Malik
Gary Younge writes with Swiss watch attention to detail about the things that matter. He nails his subject matter with accuracy, intelligence and not a little charm. -- Lenny Henry
On any subject I refer to the writings of Gary Younge. He writes with such passion and knowledge that no matter the subject you come away moved and enlightened. -- Dawn Butler
Gary Younge is one of Britain's few true public intellectuals. These essays speak to his characteristic blend of discernment, clarity and humane vision, a tonic for our fighting spirit in wearying times. -- Priyamvada Gopal
The past 30 years saw the end of apartheid, the election of Barack Obama and the foundation of the Black Lives Matter movement. Gary Younge has been there on the frontline throughout this time, translating history into words fused with truth, power and illumination. -- David Lammy
I love this book. Every citizen - and every citizen journalist - should have a copy. -- Lemn Sissay
Gary Younge is an outstanding journalist and chronicler of the African diaspora. -- Bernardine Evaristo
Gary is one of our most observant and beautiful writers. No other journalist/author I know of has his intellectual vigour, emotional understanding and grace. -- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
There is much to be frustrated by in the lack of social progress laid bare by Younge's writing, but hope reigns supreme. -- Hugh Russell ― Buzz Magazine
A journalist who throughout his career has shown a commitment to exploring, explaining and challenging his audience. -- Katy Balls
Compelling, nuanced reflections on politics, history and culture . . . In their force and variety the essays constitute a rejection of the warning Younge received at the start of his career - that he risked pigeonholing himself by writing about race. -- Franklin Nelson ― Times Literary Supplement
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For the last three decades Gary Younge has had a ringside seat during the biggest events and with the most significant personalities to impact the black diaspora: accompanying Nelson Mandela on his first election campaign, joining revellers on the southside of Chicago during Obama's victory, entering New Orleans days after hurricane Katrina or interviewing Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Maya Angelou and Stormzy. He has witnessed how much change is possible and the power of systems to thwart those aspirations.
Dispatches from the Diaspora is an unrivalled body of work from a unique perspective that takes you to the frontlines and compels you to engage and to imagine a world in which you might thrive, for which there is no evidence. And then fight for it.
About the Author
Gary Younge is an award-winning author, broadcaster and professor of sociology at the University of Manchester. Formerly a columnist and an editor-at-large at the Guardian, he is an editorial board member of The Nation magazine. He is the author of five books, including Another Day in the Death of America (shortlisted for the Orwell Prize and the Jhalak Prize); his writing has appeared in Granta, the New York Times, the Financial Times, GQ, the New Statesman, and beyond, and he has made several radio and television documentaries on subjects ranging from gay marriage to Brexit. Younge received the 2024 Orwell Prize for Journalism. In 2025 he received the prestigious Robert B. Silvers Award in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the field of journalism. He lives in London.
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www.garyyounge.com
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- Publisher : Faber & Faber; Main edition (16 Mar. 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 352 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0571376827
- ISBN-13 : 978-0571376827
- Dimensions : 15.3 x 2.5 x 23.4 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 270,387 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 2,209 in Essays, Journals & Letters
- 10,072 in Social & Cultural History
- 30,294 in Reference (Books)
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About the author

Gary Younge is an author, broadcaster and award-winning columnist for The Guardian, based in Chicago. He also writes a monthly column, Beneath the Radar, for the Nation magazine and is the Alfred Knobler Fellow for The Nation Institute. He has written three books, Who Are We?, And Should it Matter in the 21st century, Stranger in a Strange Land, Travels in the Disunited States and No Place Like Home, A Black Briton’s Journey Through the Deep South. Gary has made several radio and television documentaries on subjects ranging from the tea party to hip hop culture.
After several years of reporting from all over Europe, Africa, the US and the Caribbean Gary was appointed The Guardian’s New York correspondent in 2003. In 2009 he won the James Cameron award for the “combined moral vision and professional integrity” of his coverage of the Obama campaign.
In 2011 he moved to Chicago.
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2023I have always enjoyed Gary Younge's journalism in The Guardian and am delighted to have a marvellous selection of many of his best pieces in one volume to which I can refer over time.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 June 2023Well written essays that make interesting reading