Episode 30
What does it mean to be a French national of Afro-Caribbean descent and gay? Listen to Paul (alias) share his experiences of growing up in Paris, his journey in moving up the social ladder through hard work, and ongoing challenges in navigating his identities through different contexts.
Recommended sources:
Franzt Fanon, Peau noire, masques blancs, 2015. [a book - in French]
W.E.B. Dubois, The Souls of Black Folk: Essays and Sketches, 1903. [a book]
Lazaro Gamio et al., “The ransom: Haiti’s lost billions,” The New York Times, May 20, 2022. [an interactive article outlining the history of Haiti’s “independence” from France]
Rokhaya Diallo and Grace Ly, “Kiffe ta race,” Bingo Audio Project, 2022. [a podcast exploring various issues of racism in France - in French, with some English episodes]
