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Born to white Irish parents in West London, but with the colouring and facial features of a mixed race child, Anthony’s appearance led to family strife, police harassment, and – eventually – accusations of “passing” as black in order to gain Arts Council funds. The subsequent media and Twitter storm – along with Anthony’s lifelong struggle to be accepted for who he is – is as fascinating as it is emotional.
We’re grateful to him for sharing his story with us.
Plus Joanna (“Jo”) Neary raises Lucia Joyce up onto The Plastic Pedestal.
By The Plastic PodcastsBorn to white Irish parents in West London, but with the colouring and facial features of a mixed race child, Anthony’s appearance led to family strife, police harassment, and – eventually – accusations of “passing” as black in order to gain Arts Council funds. The subsequent media and Twitter storm – along with Anthony’s lifelong struggle to be accepted for who he is – is as fascinating as it is emotional.
We’re grateful to him for sharing his story with us.
Plus Joanna (“Jo”) Neary raises Lucia Joyce up onto The Plastic Pedestal.