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Author, film director and activist Rokhaya Diallo addresses the challenge of racism following the presidential election.
From: Talk to Al Jazeera
Rokhaya Diallo: Race, religion and feminism in France
The French activist talks to Al Jazeera about religion, gender and state-sponsored racism in today’s France.
17 Feb 2018
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