Overview

This anthology brings together 12 first-person essays detailing the lived experiences of mixed-African heritage individuals. 

The Goal and The Vision

The Goal

Our goal is to detail the experiences of people whose family comes from Africa on one side and elsewhere in the world on the other. 

The Audience

Primarily aimed at Zoomer mixed heritage individuals, with secondary reach to educators, policymakers, and service providers.

Intended Impact

To foster understanding and self-recognition, bridging gaps in representation and awareness.

Current Stage

We are inviting committed and prospective contributors to an online writers’ circle that will launch in January 2024. We are also holding monthly organising meetings online.

Endorsement

We are thrilled to announce that The Mixed Museum, a respected institution dedicated to widening the knowledge of Britain’s multiracial history, has officially endorsed our anthology project.

Endorsement

We are thrilled to announce that The Mixed Museum, a respected institution dedicated to celebrating and exploring the diverse experiences of mixed-heritage individuals, has officially endorsed our anthology project.

Inspiration

These include Johnny Pitts – Afropean: a first-person travelogue which seeks to make visible African diaspora people living in and around Europe, taking its lead from a term coined by Belgian-Congolese singer and activist Marie Daulne