Black and Great: The Essential Workplace Toolkit "An inspiring read from start to finish."- Selina Flavius

Black and Great is a compilation of experiences and insight from Black British talent who have excelled in their chosen fields. It offers valuable wisdom for budding scientists, politicians, sportspeople, bankers, and entertainers, and is essential reading for Black professionals looking to make their mark in the working world. The book shares the career journeys of over 20 successful Black British professionals and entrepreneurs, providing advice, support, and encouragement to Black students and professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Black and Great: The Essential Guide for Black Professionals is an inspiring read from start to finish, offering a compilation of experiences and insights from a diverse range of Black British talent who have excelled in their chosen fields. The wisdom shared in this book is invaluable for budding scientists, politicians, sportspeople, bankers, and entertainers alike.

The book features interviews and letters from some of the UK's leading Black voices in their respective fields, including Beverley Knight MBE, Trevor Nelson MBE, Gina Yashere, Christine Ohuruogu MBE, Ronke Lawal, Kayode Ewumi, Kwame Kwei-Armah OBE, JB Gill, Tangy Morgan, Alexandra Burke, Professor Patricia Daley (the first Black woman to be appointed a lecturer at the University of Oxford), and Ashley Walters.

Black and Great is a must-read for Black professionals who are ready to make their mark in the working world and beyond. It not only highlights the specific challenges Black people face in the workplace but also provides readers with honest and practical advice to thrive and carve out the career of their dreams, while embracing their Blackness.

The book will share the career journeys of over 20 successful Black British professionals and entrepreneurs from TV & film, sport, media, law, medicine, and finance through open letters and interviews. These individuals will provide advice, support, and encouragement to Black students and professionals starting out in their working lives. From personal branding to salary negotiation and overcoming Imposter Syndrome, this candid and inspirational book reveals their highs and lows, how they bounced back from failure, and the best and worst advice they have received over the years.

By reading Black and Great, Black professionals can gain valuable insights and inspiration to navigate the workplace and achieve their career goals. It is a testament to the resilience and talent of Black people in the UK and serves as a reminder that success is achievable with hard work, dedication, and a strong sense of self-belief.

Weight: 270g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529377668