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Johny Pitts

Johny Pitts, a photographer and writer, embarked on a journey across Europe to document the diverse experiences of Black Europeans, offering a deeply personal and observed account of identity and belonging.

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Afropean

Many of us carry a simple, often unspoken assumption: that identity is a clear, singular thing, tied neatly to a nation or a heritage. But what happens when you are both? When you speak the language, know the streets, and yet are constantly asked, "Where are you *really* from?" This episode dives into the Afropean experience, a journey through the liminal spaces where Blackness and Europeanness intertwine. It's about the quiet negotiation of belonging, the vibrant cultures forged in the hyphen, and the profound realization that there's no single way to be either Black or European. We explore how these identities are not just lived, but actively created, challenging the narrow stories we often tell ourselves about race and nation.

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Biography

Johny Pitts, a photographer and writer, embarked on a journey across Europe to document the diverse experiences of Black Europeans, offering a deeply personal and observed account of identity and belonging.