Experiencing everyday life as Afropean from "summary" of Afropean by Johny Pitts
Experiencing everyday life as Afropean means navigating the complexities of identity in a world that often tries to fit people into neat boxes. It's about straddling different cultures, languages, and histories, and feeling a sense of belonging in more than one place. As an Afropean, you may find yourself constantly negotiating your identity, trying to reconcile the different parts of yourself that have been shaped by diverse experiences. Being Afropean also means confronting the legacy of colonialism and slavery, and grappling with the ways in which these histories continue to impact the present. It...
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