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'a whiteness of translators'? I know, the swans got there first...
I wonder how many of us feel this indisputable whiteness needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency so we can claw back some dignity, be proud of the profession in the knowledge that when we refer positively 1/2
I wonder how many of us feel this indisputable whiteness needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency so we can claw back some dignity, be proud of the profession in the knowledge that when we refer positively 1/2
to 'the translator's voice', when we accept, nay, celebrate subjectivity as part of our creative practice (our art), we know we are providing a variety of voices, just as we boast (rightly) that we provide vital variety through our choices of author. 2/2
I don't know lots about what our professional bods are doing to actively nurture non-white talent, but white translators can turn down work if there's a person of colour better/equally placed to do it. If no POC to rec, perhaps we'd do well to start mentoring more kids.
btw, great translator @niewview is offering a translator of colour a free mentorship. +if any translators of colour would like to discuss potential co-translation w/ me (between us, for practice, or possibly of paid projects – mine obviously, I'm not muscling in on yours!), DM me
