Welcome to The Blackletter
The Blackletter Club is a bilingual book club founded to celebrate the richness and diversity of the Black community through literature. Created during the COVID-19 pandemic and initially thriving on Clubhouse, it explores themes of racial and social justice through fiction, biographies, and essays. Rooted in the founder's personal journey across various creative fields, the club was born from a deep passion for storytelling as a means of liberation and identity.
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When We See Us
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The Exploitation of Black Bodies
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The Shine and the Shadow of Air Afrique
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![Movie poster for the film 'Zion', showing a man with long dreadlocks holding a young boy, sitting on a green motorcycle with a tropical background. The title 'Zion' is prominently displayed in large letters at the top.]()
Zion
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![Two stylish men in suits with one sitting in a wooden chair and the other standing beside. The man standing wears a grey pinstripe suit with a red shirt and a red New York Yankees cap. The seated man wears a maroon suit with a white shirt, tie, and sunglasses, sitting on a cushioned wooden chair. A small wooden table with a white vase of pink flowers is beside them, against a wood-paneled wall with a pink upper wall.]()
Black Dandyism
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![A detailed painting of four children outdoors near a small waterfall and stream, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background. The children are dressed in historical clothing, with the girl in a pink dress, another girl in a white dress, and two boys in beige and dark brown coats.]()
How to rewrite history
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Bring Back Segregation
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![The poster for the movie "Sinners" directed by Michael B. Jordan features multiple characters, including prominent actors, set against a fiery orange and red background with a large sun or moon. The text highlights the release date as April 18.]()
Sinners
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![Colorful crochet art installation resembling a tall, elongated figure on display in a gallery.]()
Who can buy black ART ?
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![Cover of "L'Arabe du Futur 4" by Riad Sattouf, featuring illustrations of people in military and civilian attire, with text indicating the book's timeframe (1987-1992) and publisher Allary Editions.]()
The Arab of the Future
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When the Villain Looks Like Them
the READ serves as a dynamic platform spotlighting Black literature, culture, and critical discourse. It features a curated selection of essays, reviews, and reflections that delve into the multifaceted experiences of the Black community.
the READ functions as a rich resource for readers interested in exploring Black narratives and engaging with critical discussions surrounding Black identity and culture.
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![Person standing by a river with a stone wall, holding shopping bags, wearing a blue scarf and beige jacket, with city buildings and bare trees in the background.]()
PATRICIA RAREG
LIBRARIAN , BASED IN PARIS
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![Julien Salibur taking a mirror selfie in a stylish, beige room with plush seating and wall-to-wall curtains.]()
JULIEN SALIBUR
CHEF, BASED IN PARIS
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![Man wearing a cap and denim jacket taking a selfie in front of a fashion store with display posters and hanging keychains.]()
ANTOINE LECLERC MOUGNE
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, BASED IN PARIS
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![Jean Paul Paula in gray athletic shirt and jeans sitting on a wooden chair against a neutral background with wooden board, yarn ball, and blanket on the floor.]()
JEAN-PAUL PAULA
CREATIVE DIRECTOR , BASED IN AMSTERDAM
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ANAS DAIF
JOURNALIST, BASED IN PARIS
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![Sandie Dubois smiling behind colorful bouquet of flowers with urban background, Amsterdam style buildings, and blue sky.]()
SANDIE DUBOIS
JOURNALIST, BASED IN PARIS
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![Goldiie crouching, wearing a black coat and blue leggings.]()
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![Sara Jaril in black dress with colorful buttons, standing outside at night, wearing purple sandals and carrying a black purse, smiling with arms crossed.]()
SARA JARIL
FASHION CONSULTANT, BASED IN PARIS
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![Amber Phillips with pink earrings and necklace, partially covered in shadow.]()
AMBER J. PHILLIPS
STORYTELLER, FILMMAKER, BASED IN L.A
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![Soraya Hamdan wearing a red dress and white cap]()
SORAYA HAMDAN
VINTAGE RESELLER, BETWEEN PARIS & NYC
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![Andre Atangana in stylish attire standing beside an ornate, industrial fence on a bridge.]()
ANDRÉ ATANGANA
DIRECTOR & PHOTOGRAPHER, BASED IN PARIS
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![Rose Toure with curly hair wearing a backless dress, facing away with raised arms.]()
ROSE TOURÉ
CULTURAL PRODUCER, BASED IN AMSTERDAM
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![Dani Bumba]()
DANI BUMBA
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![Zhedy wearing a white shirt, green headwrap, and jewelry.]()
ZHEDY LENA NUENTSA
CREATIVE STRATEGIST, BASED IN PARIS
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![Person dancing on a street, wearing a colorful jacket, red skirt, green tights, and beige shoes, with raised leg and braid hairstyle.]()
ROXANE MBANGA
ARTIST, BASED IN AMSTERDAM
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![Sophie Douala smiling in yellow jacket sitting in front of bookshelves with colorful books and artwork.]()
SOPHIE DOUALA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, BASED IN BERLIN
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![Aissé Ndiaye standing in front of a colorful painting depicting a person surrounded by green foliage.]()
AISSÉ N'DIAYE
FASHION DESIGNER, BASED IN PARIS
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![KIDDY SMILE]()
KIDDY SMILE
ARTIST, BASED IN BARCELONA
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![Naomi Accardi in a gray sweatshirt with 'Visa Issues' text climbing a rusted metal ladder against a wall.]()
NAOMI ACCARDI
MARKETING CONSULTANT, BASED IN MILAN
