Across the West, racial injustice has become one of the most divisive issues of our age. In the rush to address inequality and prejudice, and to understand concerns around identity, immigration and colonial history, Britain has followed the lead of the world’s dominant power: America.

But what if we’re looking in the wrong place? Journalist and author Tomiwa Owolade presents a bold new framework for understanding race in Britain, arguing that we must acknowledge the specific history, challenges and achievements of black populations in Britain, rather than viewing things through the prism of American ideas.

‘Excellent… This is Not America lands us in that complex area called humanity, which, Owolade argues, is the best place for us to forge common goals’ – Tony Sewell, Telegraph

‘The most interesting meditation on what it means to be black in the modern world in 25 years.’ – Sir Trevor Phillip