Representation - Afro Swiss Persons In Public Forum Pt. 5
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.
Angela Kerrison - Opera Singer
Beatrice Schnelli-Okello - Banker, Social-entrepreneur, Founder African Heritage Association
Beloti Nkashama - Author, Social-entrepreneur, Co-founder Beth Story
Carine Biley- Founder & Director Filafriques
Denise Wallace - Speech Therapist, Council Member Green Liberals
Denise Herren - Computer Scientist, Dancer
Dalila Chebbi - Architect
Ditaji Kambundji - Athlete
Eddyleïsy Handschin-Figaro - Social-entrepreneur, Co-founder Afro Basel
Elisa Da Costa - Communication Specilist, Founder of Blackfluencers
Estelle Junod - Artist
Eva de Souza - Artist, Cultural Practioner
Gael Plo - Social-entrepreneur, Co-founder Opendesk.Schweiz
Dr. Henri-Michel Yéré - Academic, Poet
Keabetswe Boccomino - Cultural Practioner, Founder of Afrinova Gallery
Mehari Afewerki - Restauranteur, Co-founder Vroom
Mohammed Wa Baile - Activist, Author , Librarian
Dr. Nina Vahekeni - Academic, Researcher
Sadou Bah - Educator, Co-founder Autonomous School Zurich
Samora Bazarrabusa - Artist
Tilo Bur - Teacher, Co-founder Verein Diversum
William Reais - Athlete
Yvonne Azigbo - Afro Kultur Verein, Cultural Practioner
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.
