RICHARD YEBOAH
Author • Local Historian
Proudly shaped by Hackney, author, local historian and longtime resident Richard Yeboah draws on his deep roots in the borough to unpack the profound realities of urban displacement. His book, From Hackney, With Love: An Intimate History of Gentrification, is a love letter from one of Hackney’s own to the community that shaped him.
Why Hackney Matters?
"Being selected as one of the 48 writers, storytellers and creatives featured on Hackney Writers feels incredibly special to me. I was born and bred in Hackney and have lived here for over 30 years, so this place isn’t simply where I’m from — it’s part of who I am. As the writer of From Hackney, With Love: An Intimate History of Gentrification, I’ve spent time reflecting on how Hackney has changed, what we’ve gained, what we’ve lost, and the stories that deserve to be remembered. To now have my own story and creative work recognised alongside so many other Hackney voices is something I’m genuinely proud of. It feels like a celebration not just of the work, but of the place that has shaped me.”
Did You Know?
Richard Yeboah has volunteered as a grassroots football coach with Hackney Borough Youth FC, working with young players in the borough. Alongside his work as a writer and historian, he has continued to contribute to Hackney’s community through youth sport.