Aware of what happens around him since childhood, Israel Campos recalls, in this conversation, how the family environment prepared it to read, question and write about today. Son of Graça Campos, an unavoidable reference of journalism in Angola, Israel reflects on the importance of being exposed to so much knowledge at a premature phase of his life. Get to know your story in such a podcast
Baptized to the letter of the name of one of the states that, in recent times, has mobilized global protests, the guest of this episode of such podcast, begins by sharing the weight that fits its identification.
“It has not been easy to carry the name Israel. In England, they have canceled me trips from Uber. I got in the car, and said: We will not take you because of the name. The mood is high tension,” he says, however, the “minor evil” that faded in luck.
“We are privileged, we are in a part of the world where we can wake up, make our lives, go to the park, work, play with ours. But what should be so common and universal is not.”
Since childhood watching what happens around him, Israel Campos recalls, in this conversation, how the family environment prepared him to read, question and write about today.
“I grew up in Luanda, alongside many ‘older’, in journalists, listening to conversations about the state of the country and politics.”
Son of Graça Campos, an unavoidable reference of journalism in Angola, the guest of this week of Georgina Angelica and Paula Cardoso reflects on early access to a source of knowledge.
“At home there was already a library, which was from my father and, therefore, I was always very encouraged to read. In the Angolan context is a great privilege.”
Now 25, and various journalistic, academic and literary distinctions and awards, Israel makes a point of transforming opportunities and learning into collective construction, talent that led the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, to invite him to join a group of young people who reflect on the future of Portugal.
“The notion of public service has become a great element in my professional and personal life,” he says, retreating to early experience as a radio announcer, however mature at the university and in a career in journalism.
“I was invited to go to the Kaluanda Pió children’s program, talk about my interest in writing and painting. The producer really liked my resourcefulness and invited me to go back.”
The first contract was not long – “I had to go with my mother to sign, because I was a minor” – and marks one before and after in this story.
“Radio experience was very important for my personal and professional formation,” says Israel, who, from the rigor of the schedules – “were live programs, and live there are no delays” – sharpened the sense of responsibility and civic commitment.
“Today I work more as a freelancer, and I am more dedicated to academic issues, but the public service continues to guide my performance: I think to what extent I can use the privilege I have, to serve somehow.”
However detached from RNA, following an episode of censorship, Israel Campos comments, in this episode, the state of Journalism and Politics in Angola, inspirations for the doctoral thesis that gains form from England. Much more than a fate of higher studies, a kind of refounding of identity.
Know how, in the conversation with Georgina Angelica and Paula Cardoso. To hear here.
Such podcast is a weekly podcast dedicated to interpersonal relationships and human affections. Through deep conversations with remarkable guests, the podcast reveals an original narrative and opens the doors to an international community of reflection and interest.
Pioneer in black and Afro-descendant culture in Portugal, it is a space where all lives fit, emotionally linked by trial experiences and humanization stories.
In long conversations without script, Georgina Angelica and Paula Cardoso feature special guests in new episodes, every Thursday on Expresso, SIC and SIC Notícias sites or any podcast platform.
He specializes in education and social intervention. It acts as an educator, trainer and speaker, with over 20 years of experience in Portugal, England and Angola.
She is the founder of the network and author of the children’s book series ‘African Force’. She is also a host of the TV show “Rumos”, broadcast on RTP Africa.
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