Listen "[Interview]: Kristian-Marc James Paul and Mysara Aljaru "
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Hao Yang and Saara sit down for a conversation with Kristian-Marc James Paul and Mysara Aljaru, co-editors of Brown is Redacted: Reflecting on Race in Singapore (Ethos Books, 2022).
6:15 Defining 'Brownness'
9:50 Concept of Anthology
14:10 Reception
18:10 Reflections on Editorial Process
27:00 Importance of Brown Representation in Singlit
30:30 Experience in Literary Scene and Advice for Young Brown Writers
36:00 Minority Pressures
39:20 Majority Allyship
48:30 Brown Masculinity
1:04:00 Malay Studies
1:09:00 Malay Literature
1:12:25 What's Next?
6:15 Defining 'Brownness'
9:50 Concept of Anthology
14:10 Reception
18:10 Reflections on Editorial Process
27:00 Importance of Brown Representation in Singlit
30:30 Experience in Literary Scene and Advice for Young Brown Writers
36:00 Minority Pressures
39:20 Majority Allyship
48:30 Brown Masculinity
1:04:00 Malay Studies
1:09:00 Malay Literature
1:12:25 What's Next?
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