Representation - Afro Swiss Persons In Public Forum Pt. 3
A selection of Afro-Swiss persons in public forums spaces. This forms part of an ongoing collage project highlighting and sharing of Afro-Swiss persons innovating, breaking ground in their respective fields.
There is an importance and power in visible mirrors, not only should our children see themselves in the books, movies and music they consume. They should also see themselves reflected and mirrored in creatives, athletes, politicians, scholars in broader society. And so listed below in alphabetical order, click on names to visit their websites or learn more of their biographies and work.
Aïcha Besser - Communications Specialist Beach Helvetia, CLIMACT
Brandy Butler - Contemporary Arts Performer
Caroline Agnou - Athlete
Carmel Fröhlicher-Stines - Intercultural & Integration Expert, Psychologist, Psychotherapist
Carine Foretia - Entrepreneur, Hair Expert
Emmanuel Mbessé - Multidisciplinary Artist
Ify Odenigbo - Antiracism Activist, Founder Ijeoma Parenting, Mixed Family Councillor
Félicienne Lusamba Villoz-Muamba - Intercultural Mediator, Lawyer, Politician
Licia Chery - Animator, Author, Musician
Luisa Wolf - Actor, Filmmaker
Marilyn Umurungi - Academic, Arts & Culture Researcher, Intersectional Advocate, Politician
Mark Damon Harvey - Artist, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant
Maneva Tafanalo Salaam - Antiracism Activist, Educator, Feminist
Meriam Mastour - Inclusivity & Discrimination Consultant, Lawyer
Noémi Michel - Antiracsim Advocated, Academic, Political & Postcolonial Theorist
Oumar Kondé - Footballer
Raphaël Mayiki Kadishi - Academic, Journalist, Multi-racial Advocate
Rispa Stephen - Anti-rascism Advocate, Co-organiser Black Film Festival Zurich, Women’s Advocate
Serena Dankwa - Academic, Author Educator
Serge Aschwanden - Olympic Athlete, Politician
Shedea Dona - Actor, Musician
Simon Ntah - Lawyer
Tapiwa Svosve - Multidisciplinary Artist, Musician, Theorist
Tabea R. Weber - Hair Activist, Lawyer
Thabo Sefolosha - Basketball Player
Patricia Brülhart-N'dula - Physiotherapist, Olympic Athlete
Zeedah D. Mutheu Meierhofer-Mangeli - Afrofeminist, Co-founder Women of Black Heritage, Politician
This is simply a selection and we are aware there are many others that have come before, are going through and will come to be - we look forward to learning and sharing their stories.
