Podcast #47 - Interview with Corey L. Mbonge Academic Researcher | Jurist(14 years in South Africa)

Corey L. Mbonge introduction.African American and Caribbean roots.Upbringing in North St. Louis and resisting negative neighborhood influences.How studying abroad in Rio de Janeiro pushed him to pursue more international study.Reflections on Rio and how it shaped him as a traveler.Thoughts on Indigenous Black Americans versus African American ancestry.Why Pan-Africanism matters to him.Why he changed his name to Mbonge.Early exposure to South African philosophy, including the influence of Frantz Fanon and Steve Biko.Studies at the University of Cape Town, including his M.Phil. and later entry into the LLB law program.Experiences with racism as a Black immigrant in South Africa.Cultural adjustments while living in South Africa.Thoughts on safety in South Africa.Becoming the first African American to complete the University of Cape Town’s LLB program, as reflected in his public graduation announcement and university graduation listing.His current PhD work in international human rights law and reparative justice.Why South Africa can be a beautiful place for Black people.Ground-level views on xenophobia in South Africa, including which immigrant groups are excluded and how class shapes the issue.Why he chose to study law in South Africa instead of the United States.Places to visit or consider in Cape Town.His pursuit of reparations through current academic work.How his journey in South Africa changed his life.Interest in creating scholarships. Get full access to HOMEBOY AND THE PYRAMIDS - BLACK MEN TRAVEL GUIDE at www.homeboyandthepyramids.com/subscribe