""When I first heard Afropean, it encouraged me to think of myself as whole and unhyphenated," Pitts explains, emphasizing the term's role in fostering a positive identity for Black Europeans."
""A sense of racial separation is very pronounced in France," Pitts states, pointing out the disconnect between the ideal of a secular Republic and the lived experiences of marginalized communities."
""You can see that, judging by who lives in the centre of cities and who is forced out to the edges," he notes, illustrating the stark realities of urban segregation in France."
Johny Pitts coined 'Afropean' to represent a positive identity for Europe's Black communities, seeking inclusion and belonging. His book, 'Afropean: Notes from Black Europe', has evolved into various forms, including exhibitions. The latest exhibition, 'Black Bricolage', showcases Pitts' work in Paris, focusing on racial separation in France. He highlights the disparity between the perception of a secular Republic and the reality of racial segregation, particularly in areas like Clichy-sous-Bois, known for its high unemployment and poverty.
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