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We Were There is a vital corrective that enhances our understanding of Black British history in the 20th century by moving the narrative outside of London

Steve McQueen

About Lanre Bakare

Lanre Bakare was born and grew up in Bradford, West Yorkshire. He is a correspondent covering arts and culture for the Guardian, where his writing focuses on the intersection of art, race and culture across multiple disciplines.


He was senior correspondent on the award-winning Cotton Capital project and has worked in New York and Los Angeles as part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Guardian US team.
Details
  • Imprint: Vintage
  • ISBN: 9781529931334
  • Length: 384 pages
  • Price: £10.99