Dispatches from the Diaspora: From Nelson Mandela to Black Lives Matter

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.

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.

Gary's always impressive writing encompasses the voices of so many people who would otherwise go completely unheard.

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.

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.

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.