Brian “De Action Man” Talma’s book Brain Smiles Life Sings: The Last Of The Bronze Class will highlight a matter seldom touched in Barbados.
The book will include a chapter called Different Rules For Different Fools, which will examine the discrimination Talma says he experienced as a result of looking different and being a surfer in the broader society of Barbados.
“We have a massive problem in Barbados. Race is a big issue. Even my children who look white are, like, ‘Daddy, I don’t feel comfortable’. My children are, like, ‘Should we be white or black?’ I think everyone should see eye to eye; everyone should be able to communicate despite their race,” he said.
During an interview with Saturday Sun Sport recently, Talma said the autobiographical account, expected to be released by next year’s Beach Culture World Tour, will uncover the realities of being mixed race, as well as exploring the themes of discrimination, belonging, family life and overcoming in the midst of hardships. (RG)
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