Rokhaya Diallo

Rokhaya Diallo is a French-Senegalese journalist, film director, writer, and activist on a mission to combat racism and promote equality in all forms. She is the founder of Indivisibles, an organization at the forefront of the fight against racial discrimination, drawing praise from the New York Times as “one of France’s most prominent anti-racism activists.” She has co-authored several publications that investigate the intricate complexities of racism. Diallo has also left her mark in the media industry, hosting various TV shows and directing the impactful documentary Networks of Hate, which explores the margins between online hate speech and freedom of expression. 

Diallo’s efforts have earned her widespread recognition and numerous honors, including the Struggle Against Racism and Discrimination award in 2013 and being named one of the “100 Most Influential French Women” by Slate Magazine. Britain’s Powerful Media list acknowledged her as one of the “30 Most Influential Black People in Europe.”