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John Antat Interview

Posted on

19th March 2021

Posted by

Cosmic

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Exeter Community Stories

John Antat is a rooted community member, and was the manager of the Phoenix Youth Club in Wonford. His parents came from the Seychelles. He’s lived in Exeter for 35 years.

There are three extracts here. Listen to the extracts by clicking on the play button on the soundcloud profiles below. Read the full transcript .

Extract 1

John talks about the schools he attended in Exeter – St Nicholas Primary and Priory High School (now Isca).

Extract 2

John talks about food and shopping.

Extract 3

John talks about racism in football and the community.

Extract 4

John talks about identity and where he’s ‘from’.

 

Listen to the full interview on youtube.