A review by bybyberry
Revolutionary Acts: Love & Brotherhood in Black Gay Britain by Jason Okundaye

5.0

This is so beautiful aaah! Love how Okundaye uses individual stories to talk about the wider history of the 80's London black gay scene. It's a beautiful portrayal that doesn't try to be exhaustive but captures a broad picture about parties, love, memories, sickness, racism (especially inside the gay community itself!), identity, brotherhood, activism, etc. 

This book feels alive. It's human in a way that not all non-fiction books want, or manage, to do. The way these men, and this community, are all interconnected, is very touching.

Okundaye's approach to writing is truly wonderful! I feel like I've learned so much. And it reminded me of the importance of community and archives!