The myths of Blitz spirit
Steve McQueen’s new film suggests the Second World War was not simply a time of uncomplicated national unity.
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How black Arsenal changed football
For fans and players, the north London club has come to offer a sense of belonging.
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The politics of Generation Grime
British rappers such as Stormzy and Dave have ideologies forged in a time of austerity and protest.
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Three Little Birds is a clichéd take on Generation Windrush
The relentless racism in Lenny Henry’s incident-filled drama is all too believable; its saintly female characters less so.
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Was Windrush a dream or a nightmare?
The story of black Britain cannot be reduced to a myth.
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