1. A word such as ethnicity seems like a neat word to express a simple idea and as many people of colour know, we understand ethnicity isn't simple and thinking about our own ethnicity in relation to how others perceive it evokes emotions.

I take a first tackle at this seemingly "direct" question and bring in some thoughts that have been prompted from the book, The Cauldron of Ethnicity in the Modern World by Manning Nash and the docuseries entitled Enslaved (2020) featuring Samuel L. Jackson.

Links:

The Cauldron of Ethnicity in the Modern World by Manning Nash (The University of Chicago Press)

Enslaved (2020) - EPIX

Enslaved (2020) featuring Samuel L. Jackson - BBC Two

I’m T. Vyas, you can call me T became most people do. I’m, as you’ve guessed, a person of colour who looks forward to chatting with you about some things identity, some things colour and ALL things Love! Tune in Tuesdays for a new episode! In the meantime, you can find me on Instagram @lovehowbc.