Colin Grant (author)

Colin Grant is a British writer, historian, and journalist. He is known for his non-fiction works exploring themes of migration, identity, and the Black experience in Britain and the Caribbean.

Grant has written several critically acclaimed books, including:

• Negro Forgettable: A memoir exploring his Jamaican roots and family history.
• Bageye at the Wheel: A biographical study of his stepfather, a bus conductor.
• I’m Black So You Don’t Have To: A collection of interviews with Black Britons about their experiences.
• The Trials of Muhammad Ali: A biography of the iconic boxer Muhammad Ali.
• Homecoming: Voices of the Windrush Generation: An oral history documenting the lives and experiences of the Windrush generation, Caribbean migrants who arrived in Britain between 1948 and 1971.

Grant has also worked for the BBC as a producer and director, contributing to various radio and television programs. His work is often praised for its insightful perspectives, compelling narratives, and its contribution to a greater understanding of British social history and cultural diversity. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.