Publications (2)
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RETHINKING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN ANTI-RACISM STRUGGLE IN THE LIGHT OF RALPH ELLISON’S INVISIBLE MAN
Michel PODA, Harrouna MALGOUBRI, Aouia BADJIOU, Kodjo AFAGLA
This study investigates the pivotal and heart-breaking issue of racism
and racial relations in the United States, mainly opposing the white and
black components of the nation. It shows that despite the good principles of
freedom, equality and justice for which the country praises itself, on the one
hand, and the long and multiform struggle(...)
Racism, African American, prejudice, setbacks, enlightenment, Black Lives Matter Movement.
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DE-INVISIBILIZING AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON, D.C
Aouia BADJIOU, Michel PODA, Kodjo AFAGLA,
The March on Washington was the culmination of decades of mobilization
and opposition against racism and discrimination. On August 28, 1963, African
American men and women showed their resolve to gain both civil rights and equal
opportunities in closed ranks. However, while official male leaders were lauded and
greeted with recognition, th(...)
Bridge-building roles, grassroots leaders, marchers, mobilizers, fundraising.