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Belgium's Colonial Children: The Lost Generation of the Congo
This episode explores the complex and often overlooked history of mixed-race children born in the Belgian Congo during the colonial era. We focus on the lives of individuals like Albert Kalisiri, whose story highlights the unique social position of the 'métis' community in Léopoldville and Elisabethville. Unlike the broader discussions of the Force Publique or the economic extraction detailed in previous episodes, this conversation examines the personal and systemic challenges faced by those caught between two worlds. Lucas and Luna discuss the patronage system that governed their…
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