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Visibles, un livre pour (re)découvrir des figures noires qui on fait l’histoire de France

Le podcast "Passerelles" explore l'histoire méconnue des figures noires qui ont marqué la France, souvent oubliées du récit national. Le livre "Visible" inspire une réflexion sur leur invisibilité et l'importance de leur rendre hommage. #Diversité #Histoire #France
Duration
20.3 mins
Level
intermediate
Word Count
2335 (782 unique words)
Topics
Arts & Literature
Biography
Black History
Books
Bordeaux
Dakar
France
French History
History
Location
Paris
Racial Inequality
Representation in Media
Senegal
Social Issues
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Welcome to Passerelles, a podcast designed to spark the curiosity of French language learners.
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Hi, I'm Emilie. This week, as usual, I'd like to invite you to take a few minutes to reflect on something together.
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In each episode, I try to bring you different topics to explore.
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My goal is simply to share some food for thought and encourage you to start asking yourself questions in French.
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Today we're going to talk about the Black figures who left their mark on French history.
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Among these figures are literary pioneers, a freed slave who became Bordeaux's most popular chef, an internationally renowned opera singer, a revolutionary psychiatrist, a courageous senator, an aviator and hero of both World Wars, and many others.
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Last week, I read an inspiring book called "Visible: A Hidden Figure in French History".
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It comes in the form of a series of illustrated portraits, each telling the story of some forty personalities.
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I'm going to read you a passage from the summary, as it's a great way to dive into this book and the important topic it highlights.
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These men and women are Black, and they've made French history; they've left their mark on it.
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And yet, they have been left out of the national narrative.
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We find stars, heroes, inventors, and champions.
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Through their talents, exceptional journeys, and unwavering commitment, they have shattered glass ceilings and fought tirelessly for equality and freedom.
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A glass ceiling is an invisible barrier that prevents certain groups of people from climbing the career ladder.
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Then an even more important question is: who are these black figures? To answer that, let's take a closer look at a few portraits.
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And lastly, let's talk about invisibility, and how important it is to shed light on these figures who have shaped French history.
Emilie, Emilie , Patreon.
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In addition to episode transcripts and Zoom meetings, once a month, I answer a question from a member of the community.
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And in March, I was asked to speak about the French cultural exception.

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