Colin Grant is an award-winning journalist, author, and broadcaster. He is best known for his work exploring the history and culture of the African diaspora. His writing has appeared in The Guardian, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The New Yorker, among other publications. He is the author of two books, Bageye at the Wheel and Negro with a Hat: The Rise and Fall of Marcus Garvey. Grant has also worked extensively in radio and television, producing and presenting documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4, and Al Jazeera. He has interviewed a wide range of people, from politicians to musicians, and his work has been recognized with awards from the Royal Television Society and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Grant is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the media, and he has spoken at conferences and universities around the world. He is a regular contributor to the BBC's flagship news programs, and he is currently working on a new book about the history of black British music.