Reni Eddo-Lodge
Reni Eddo-Lodge FRSL | |
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Born | London, England | 25 September 1989
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Alma mater | University of Central Lancashire |
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Notable works | Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race (2017) |
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Reni Eddo-Lodge
In June 2020, following the George Floyd protests, her book Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race (published in 2017) rose 155 places to top the UK non-fiction paperback chart, at the same time as Bernardine Evaristo's 2019 novel Girl, Woman, Other topped the paperback fiction chart, the first time books by black British women headed both charts.[4][5] On 16 June 2020 she became the first black British woman to be No. 1 overall in the British book charts.[6]
Early life and education
Eddo-Lodge was born and raised in London, England, by a
.She studied English literature at University of Central Lancashire, graduating in 2011. While at university, she became involved in feminist activism and the 2010 student protest movement.[8] She was president of the University of Central Lancashire students' union until 2012,[9][10] and was an elected member of the National Executive Council of the National Union of Students from 2012 to 2013.[11]
Career
As a freelance journalist, Eddo-Lodge has written for a number of publications, including The New York Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The Daily Telegraph, The Voice, BuzzFeed, Vice, i-D and Dazed & Confused.[1]
In December 2013, Eddo-Lodge appeared on
Eddo-Lodge has also appeared on
Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race
In 2017, Eddo-Lodge completed her debut book,
Eddo-Lodge teamed up with podcast producer Renay Richardson to create About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge, which premiered in March 2018 and has been named one of the best podcasts of 2018 by
In January 2018, Eddo-Lodge was chosen as one of seven prominent British women to be photographed for British
Impact during the Black Lives Matter protests
In June 2020, Eddo-Lodge's book
Awards and recognition
Year | Award or recognition |
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2010 | Highly commended, Channel 4 News Young Blogger of the Year[28] |
2014 | The Guardian Top 30 Young People in Digital Media[29] |
2014 | The Root 30 Viral Voices Under 30[30] |
2014 | Elle Inspire 100[31] |
2015 | MHP 30 to Watch Award[32] |
2018 | Jhalak Prize for Book of the Year by a Writer of Colour[19] |
2018 | The polemic Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race topped a public poll of 20 books shortlisted by the |
2018 | Bread and Roses Award for Radical Publishing for Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race (joint winner)[34]
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2021 | Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (FRSL)[35]
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Criticism
In an interview published by The Spectator in October 2020 entitled "Kemi Badenoch: The problem with critical race theory", Badenoch, the Equalities Minister, accused authors such as Eddo-Lodge and Robin DiAngelo, whose book sales surged in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, of using critical race theory to segregate society.[36]
More than 100 leading black writers, including Bernardine Evaristo, Malorie Blackman and Benjamin Zephaniah have condemned the comments of Badenoch, not just for the content of her remarks, but also accusing Badenoch of endangering the personal safety of anti-racist writers by singling them out.[37] Eddo-Lodge demanded a correction and apology from The Spectator, who refused but offered her a column to reply; her complaint is currently lodged with IPSO.[37] The Independent also ran the same story and have since printed a correction at the request of Eddo-Lodge.[37] Neither had been in touch with Eddo-Lodge before printing the articles.[37]
References
- ^ a b "Reni Eddo-Lodge". Felicity Bryan Associates. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- ^ "New Daughters of Africa". Myriad Editions.
- ^ Uwadiae, Etinosa (22 March 2019). "5 Diverse Anthologies To Add To Your Reading List In 2019". bookriot.com.
- ^ Flood, Alison (10 June 2020). "Black British authors top UK book charts in wake of BLM protests". The Guardian.
- ^ Chilton, Louis (11 June 2020). "'I can't help but be dismayed': Reni Eddo-Lodge becomes first black author to top paperback non-fiction charts". The Independent. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
- ^ a b Flood, Alison (16 June 2020). "Reni Eddo-Lodge becomes first black British author to top UK book charts". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ John, Tara (15 November 2017). "Reni Eddo-Lodge on the Underplayed Realities of Racism In the U.K." Time. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ Walker, Danna; Rossi, Lisa (28 July 2014). "Twitter Glitter: 5 Who Shine and How They Do It". American Journalism Review. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Where are they now? Presidents Edition". ULCANSU. University of Central Lancashire Students' Union. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ UCLan SU. "Post". Facebook. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- ^ a b Brinkhurst Cuff, Charlie (27 May 2017). "Author Reni Eddo-Lodge on white feminism, activism and her new book". gal-dem. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Caroline Criado-Perez, Laura Bates, Allegra McEvedy's perfect hangover food". BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour. BBC. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ Hudson, Rykesha (6 January 2014). "Ex-Tory MP Attacks Black Feminist On Twitter". The Voice. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Woman's Hour Power List 2014 – the panel". BBC Radio 4.
- ^ Flood, Alison (21 July 2020). "Reni Eddo-Lodge and Emma Watson to redraw London tube map with women's names". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ Haymarket Books - City of Women (London). Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ a b Eddo-Lodge, Reni (2017). Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race. Bloomsbury Publishing. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ Phillips, Trevor (18 June 2017). "Books: Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge". The Sunday Times. Thetimes.co.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ a b Flood, Alison (19 March 2018). "Reni Eddo-Lodge wins Jhalak prize for British writers of colour", The Guardian.
- ^ "Reni Eddo-Lodge", Forbes.
- ^ About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge website.
- Vogue. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ Mills, Kelly-Ann (25 October 2019). "Raheem Sterling joins Meghan and Stormzy in top 100 most influential black Brits". Mirror. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "Eddo-Lodge breaks book record amid BLM protests". BBC News. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Ac Book Week: Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race wins poll", Booksellers Association, 27 April 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ Morris, Natalie (11 June 2020). "Reni Eddo-Lodge becomes first Black woman to top non-fiction chart – but is 'dismayed' at reason why". Metro.
- ^ "Channel 4 News announces its Young Blogger of the Year". Channel 4 News. Channel 4. 25 October 2010. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ Hern, Alex; Matt Andrews; Jack Shepherd (16 March 2014). "The top 30 young people in digital media: Nos 30-11". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ Moore, Terron (8 August 2014). "30 Viral Voices Under 30". The Root. Gizmodo Media Group. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "ELLE Inspire 100". Elle. Hearst Communications. 31 October 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "MHP reveal 30 to Watch winners for 2015". Engine. Engine Group. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ Flood, Alison (27 April 2018), "Reni Eddo-Lodge polemic tops poll of most influential books by women", The Guardian. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ "About". Reni Eddo-Lodge.
- ^ Bayley, Sian (6 July 2021). "RSL launches three-year school reading project as new fellows announced". The Bookseller. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ Nelson, Fraser. "Kemi Badenoch: The Problem with Critical Race Theory". www.spectator.co.uk. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
External links
- Reni Eddo-Lodge website
- Reni Eddo-Lodge at IMDb