Stolen Man on Stolen Land
Being African-American in Australia
$29.75
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
27 January 2026
Summary
When Tyree Barnette moved to Sydney from North Carolina, he knew little of his new home. On first arriving, he was pleasantly surprised: the police treated him with respect and Black American culture seemed to be widely admired and celebrated.
But in time, Tyree saw the darker side to Australia’s relationship with African American culture – a relationship that often tipped from admiration into fetishisation. The undercurrents of racism in Australia came into view, as did the ongoing s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781923046580 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1923046586 |
| Author: | Tyree Barnette |
| Publisher: | Affirm Press |
| Imprint: | Affirm Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 430g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 234mm x 154mm |
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Critics Review
‘A personal snapshot of one man’s lived experience. It offers valuable new insights into the Australian experience and contributes to ongoing local discussions on authenticity, belonging, identity, race and culture.’ – Mark Parry * Good Reading *
‘Stolen Man on Stolen Land is a laudable debut that invites contemplation, gratitude and action, reminding us that where we are from still holds a lot of weight, especially if we’re not paying close enough attention to where we are going.’ – Sarah Ayoub * The Age *
About The Author
Tyree Barnette
Tyree Barnette is a transplant to Sydney, originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. He moved to Sydney with his partner in 2013 and has since grown their family with two boys. Tyree’s day job is working in student services at Western Sydney University.
Additionally, Tyree is a member of the Sweatshop Literacy Movement, where he has written numerous pieces for SBS Voices and contributed to anthologies such as Love, This Little Red Thing, and Racism: Stories on Fear, Hate and Bigotry. Tyree most enjoys writing about his experience as an African American in Australia and spending time with his two amazing boys.
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