Ferene Paris Meyer, is a Haitian-American storyteller based in Burlington and the Founding CEO of All Heart Inspirations. Homegoings host, Myra Flynn likens Ferene to water because she is soft and gentle in her storytelling but also powerful and commands respect.
“I'm from Haiti 1804, [the] first Black republic to free ourselves. [My ancestors] are like, ‘We've worked way too hard for you to stay quiet. You have to be beautiful, sun-kissed people. You have to melanin up.’ And when we can do that, that well of joy is just rivers upon rivers. I just want to drink from it.”
Homegoings features candid conversations about race with artists of color.
The show premiered as a limited series in 2021 as part of Vermont Public’s podcast Brave Little State. (Now, Homegoings is its own show!)
After speaking with so many prolific and talented artists, host and musician Myra Flynn and Vermont Public staged Homegoings: A Live Performance in February of 2023. Now we're sharing these inspiring performances with you in a five-part video series.
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A new Homegoings podcast launches July 20, with new episodes every other week.
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