James Baldwin and Britain

Oral Histories

Here you will find interviews with artists, intellectuals and activists reflecting on their life and work, and how it has intersected with life and work of James Baldwin. We will be updating this page with more interviews in the coming months...

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Dennis Carney

Dennis Carney interviewed by Rob Waters, London, 4th of March 2026

4 March 2026

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David Dabydeen

David Dabydeen interviewed by Kennetta Hammond Perry, 8th of August 2025. This interview took place over Zoom.

8 August 2025

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Leila Hassan Howe

Leila Hassan Howe interviewed by Rob Waters, London, 21st of July 2025.

25 July 2025

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Gus John

Gus John interviewed by Rob Waters, London, 29th of August 2025.

29 August 2025

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Michael Raeburn

Michael Raeburn interviewed by Douglas Field, 15th of July 2025. This interview took place over Zoom.

15 July 2025