Afropean Notes from Black Europe
Afropean Notes from Black Europe by Johny Pitts, published by Allen Lane in 2019, is a comprehensive exploration of the experiences of Europeans of African descent. This edition spans 391 pages and is presented in English. The book serves as a documentary that highlights the diverse identities and allegiances of Afropeans, taking readers to various locations across Europe, including Cova Da Moura in Lisbon and Rinkeby in Stockholm.
Readers will find a detailed examination of how these communities navigate their cultural identities and histories. Pitts visits significant sites such as the former Patrice Lumumba University in Moscow and Clichy Sous Bois in Paris, providing insights into the social dynamics and historical contexts that shape the lives of Afropeans. The book engages with themes of history, ethnic studies, and sociology, offering a nuanced perspective on the intersections of race and identity in contemporary Europe.
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Afropean is an on-the-ground documentary of areas where Europeans of African descent are juggling their multiple allegiances and forging new identities. Here is an alternative map of the continent, taking the reader to places like Cova Da Moura, the Cape Verdean shantytown on the outskirts of Lisbon with its own underground economy, and Rinkeby, the area of Stockholm that is 80 per cent Muslim. Johny Pitts visits the former Patrice Lumumba University in Moscow, where West African students are still making the most of Cold War ties with the USSR, and Clichy Sous Bois in Paris, which gave birth to the 2005 riots, all the while presenting Afropeans as lead actors in their own story.
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