Jean Bernabé
In 1975, while still writing his thesis, he founded the Groupe d'Etudes et de Recherches en Espaces créolophones (GEREC) in Guadeloupe.This later became GEREC-F, the F added to acknowledge the enduring francophone presence in antillean society and the coexistence of the two languages.[2] Bernabé began writing fiction near the end of his University career, publishing his first novel, Le bailleur d'étincelle in 2002.Bernabé became more engaged in political matters, writing critiques online on issues such as departmentalization, migration, violence and cultural identity.[3] He was critical of the French administration of its Overseas departments and regions, viewing it as a continuation of colonial rule, and advocating for independence.