In this first episode, the PARR team looks back on the origins of the project, Alexandra Pierre’s foundational insights, and the observations that led to this initiative—developed outside traditional academic structures. The speakers address the challenges faced by Black and racialized women and non-binary people in both community and academic settings, emphasizing power dynamics, the erasure of knowledge, and epistemic injustice. The episode also explores the specific tensions in partnership-based research, the ethical choices made to ensure the project’s true autonomy, and the concrete organizing strategies put in place to align with the project’s core values.
Animation: Fella Hadj Kaddour
Guests (in speaking order):
- Alexandra Pierre (PARR Project Founder)
- Félicia Cá (Researcher)
- Saaz Taher (Researcher)
- Maud Jean-Baptiste (PARR Project Coordinator)
- Ornella Tannous (Communication and Events Coordinator)
Episode recorded on October 12th, 2023.