A Paris-based reporter with extensive experience covering French national news, with a focus on human-interest stories. Bilingual, I can produce two-way reports in both English and French for TV, print and radio. I am also a self-shooter and Producer, and know how to produce compelling story ideas from planning stage to production. In my current role as investigative journalist at Radio France International, I cover anything from police enquiries, terrorist attacks to immigration; conducting interviews, collecting information, following leads and tracking reports. Previously, I worked as Assistant Producer at France 24, a TV journalist at Africa 24, a video journalist at Telesud and interned at the Associated Press.
Spécialisations : Middle East, Africa, religion, politics, society Languages: English, French
The dancing rhythms of Gospel music and the succulent spice of Caribbean food hang in the air as a symbol of defiance from a community that sees its way of life increasingly threatened. The populist surge across Europe has left many Blacks gathered on the outskirts of Paris for a Day of Renaissance and Remembrance, concerned that Europe could soon close its borders. This would make it more difficult for their family members to come to France. Marine Le Pen has promised to reduce immigration by half, from 20.000 migrants per year to 10.000 within 5 years. And is steering the public towards a policy of selective immigration as opposed to forced immigration. She could damage chances for future migrants to come to Europe if she succeeds in forming an alliance with other Eurosceptic parties. But her impact is already being felt on Black French men and women, who have lived in France for years. This week the French government backed down-again-on a campaign promise to grant foreigners voting rights, saying there’s no appetite for it. Undeterred by the attacks on multiculturalism, Blacks have decided to unite and show their pride in their culture, in a bid to counter anti-immigration sentiment.
