Peter Fryer

Peter Fryer was a British journalist and historian whose book Staying Power: The History of Black People in Britain is widely regarded as the definitive account of Black British history. First published in 1984, the book traces the presence of Black people in Britain from Roman times to the present, documenting the contributions, struggles, and achievements that are too often omitted from mainstream historical accounts. Fryer's research is meticulous and his narrative compelling. He died in 2006. Available as an audiobook and in print, Staying Power remains essential reading and listening for anyone seeking to understand the full scope of British history and the central role Black communities have played in shaping it.