Paulina and Jess tell the story of Romani Resistance Day, May 16, 1944, and share the story of teenage Romani resistance fighter, Alfreda Markowska.

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Our resources for this episode:

Pierre Chopinaud, "The Forgotten History of Romani Resistance," Open Societies Foundation
Jud Nirenberg, Johann Trollman and Romani Resistance to the Nazis

We think you'll also love the recently released book, Re-thinking Roma Resistance throughout History: Recounting Stories of Strength and Bravery, edited by Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka and Katya Dunajeva, which contains unique research from a diverse group of researchers who are engaged in re-telling history from the perspective of Roma. With a focus on Roma agency, chapters uncover various forms of resistance and survival strategies that Roma engaged in throughout history. Authors provide personal stories of collective and individual resistance, signs of defiance, as well as acts of love and humanity in the face of persecution — stories that have never been told before. You can download the book for free here.

Romanistan is hosted by Jessica Reidy and Paulina Verminski
Conceived of by Paulina Verminski
Edited by Carlo Patrão
With Music by Viktor Pachas
And Artwork by Elijah Vardo
Additional music by Dana Boulé,  "At Dawn" and "Endless"

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