COllections
A series of creative publications capturing the essence of our uniqueness
SPEAK SERIES. A bilingual* (EN/FR) documentary video series based in Montreal capturing conversations between youth stemming from the African diaspora.
With SPEAK SERIES, we hope to explore the diverse experiences and challenges that face youth stemming from the African diaspora, bridge the gap between the continent and the diaspora and explore topics that have been vital in shaping our experiences such as race, gender, sexuality, social mobility, mental health, processes of identity making and so on.
This third episode deals with the mental health of the African diaspora, the importance of consulting and the obstacles to the various forms of help available. We will also discuss our belonging to a minority group and the influence this has on our mental health. It is therefore in a context of exchange.
SPEAK SERIES | Une série documentaire bilingue qui a pour objectif de partager des conversations entre les jeunes de la diaspora africaine.
Ce deuxième épisode traite de l’utilisation des médias sociaux comme outils de changement social dans le contexte africain. Nous discuterons de comment à travers eux nous pouvons réaffirmer nos identités et réécrire une narration qui a trop longtemps mal présentée le continent Africain.
Avec la croissance de l’utilisation des diverses formes de médias, les interconnections entre le continent africain et la diaspora Africaine contemporaine ne cessent de s’intensifiées et se doivent quelque part aussi d’être analysées. C’est donc dans un contexte d’échange et de conversations sincères et engagées que cet épisode vient prendre ancrage.
SPEAK SERIES. A bilingual* (EN/FR) documentary video series based in Montreal capturing conversations between youth stemming from the African diaspora.
With SPEAK SERIES, we hope to explore the diverse experiences and challenges that face youth stemming from the African diaspora, bridge the gap between the continent and the diaspora and explore topics that have been vital in shaping our experiences such as race, gender, sexuality, social mobility, mental health, processes of identity making and so on.
Episode 1 explores the important topic of identity and the trope of the “authentic African”, questioning the idea of authenticity and the qualification of one’s African identity. We hope to open up an honest discussion about an issue that is pertinent to many African youth living in the diaspora, who often find themselves stuck in between two worlds but not feeling a sense of belonging to either.