Being Black and gay in postwar Britain
Jason Okundaye explores the social, sexual and political history of London’s community of Black gay men in the late 20th century
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Author and journalist Jason Okundaye’s new book features interviews with a community of Black gay men who lived in the London district of Brixton across the later decades of the 20th century. From disagreements about politics and the best way to fight discrimination, to intimate details of sexual relationships, house parties and nightlife, their stories offer revealing insights into the experiences of being Black and gay in postwar Britain. Matt Elton caught up with Jason to find out more.
Jason Okundaye is the author of Revolutionary Acts: Love & Brotherhood in Black Gay Britain (Faber & Faber, 2024)
Authors
Matt Elton is BBC History Magazine’s Deputy Editor. He has worked at the magazine since 2012 and has more than a decade’s experience working across a range of history brands.
