It’s like the Spider-Man meme come to life.
One is a celebrated journalist, author and outspoken television host known for unapologetically calling out right-wing politicians, anti-immigrant government policies and white moderates who foolishly believe they don’t live in a racist country. The other is a celebrated journalist, author and outspoken television host known for unapologetically calling out right-wing politicians, anti-immigrant government policies and white moderates who foolishly believe they don’t live in a racist country … but in French.
If you’re reading this, you already know ContrabandCamp’s Senior International Correspondent (and first guest) Tiffany Cross.
Called “one of France’s most prominent anti-racism activists,” Rokhaya Diallo is also one of Black Paris’ most beloved cultural icons. After obtaining her master’s degree in international and European law, she left IBM to earn another master’s in business before working in youth outreach. She went on to become a professor, an award-winning filmmaker, an author of a dozen books and a contributing columnist for The Washington Post and The Guardian. Aside from her hosting one of BET International’s most popular shows, Diallo gained acclaim for her outspoken advocacy on issues of racial equality, religious freedom and equal rights.
The Parisian polymath joined ContrabandCamp’s official ambassador at Black Star Studios for an eerily familiar discussion on:
Which country is more racist: America or France?
Is Marine Le Pen the French Donald Trump?
Solidarity in the African diaspora
Where would you go if you had to flee your own country?
Why acknowledging race can get you in trouble in France.
The French version of Make America Great Again.
Does Paris have a Black community?
Black French fashion designers we should know.
Ultimately, the conversation reveals an uncanny resemblance between the racial attitudes of both countries.
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