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Africa Writes Day: Race and Roots

Marchelle Farrell left behind the pristine beaches and emerald hills of Trinidad for the peaceful English countryside. Uprooting is the story of how, as the only Black woman in her village, Marchelle put down new roots amidst the collision of a worldwide pandemic and a global racial reckoning, unearthing the colonialism that has led her to this place. 

Varaidzo is a writer and artist. Her short story ‘Bus Stop’ was shortlisted for the 4thWrite Prize 2018. She is a contributor to the bestselling anthology The Good Immigrant (Unbound, 2016) and the romance anthology Who’s Loving You (Trapeze, 2021). She was previously the Digital Editor at Wasafiri, and the Arts & Culture Editor at gal-dem.

Join us for a discussion with Marchelle and Varaidzo to explore what home is, race and roots and how we ground ourselves when those things feel unstable.