How does Chinese society society define racial identity? How do you engage with people that do not understand the history of African-Americans, or see yourself in Chinese society?
Thriving While Black in China explored themes of living in modern-day Chinese society as a Black American. It not only provides insight into how several African-Americans found themselves working and living in China but also examples how history has shaped Chinese society’s response to African-Americans in present day.
The event featured Tone Twisted, artist and creative; Shirley Martey Hargis, Deputy Program Manager, China Technology Transfer & Emerging Technologies/ Senior Advisor, China at Oxford Diplomatic Society; and N. Rashad Joes, U.S. Foreign Service Officer
This was the first session in a three-part series titled The Black American Identity in China. It was hosted by NABEA, Black China Caucus, and supported by Spill Stories.