African Feminisms – a decolonial history - MR Online An interview with Rama Salla Dieng

In conversation with Coumba Kane, Dieng reflects on the work, struggles and lived experiences of the feminist activists she interviewed, and speaks about what it means to be a feminist in Africa today.

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African feminist history is shaped by brave women, organizers, scholars, writers, peacebuilders, challenging injustice & nurturing communities.

Their legacies guide ongoing movements for dignity & justice.

#WomanistWisdom #WawaAbaInstitute #AfricanFeminism #CollectiveCare #LegacyOfWomen

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It’s book o’ clock at the start of term. Excited to explore, learn and teach with these insights. And when colleagues write awesome books @banerjeeshonali.bsky.social I’m coming for the autograph 😄 📚 #knowledge #criticalpedagogies #development #Africanfeminism #Interdisciplinarypedagogies

In her latest book, Can Feminism be African?, Minna Salami speaks of Shakara Feminism 💃🏾

A feminism of audacity and disobedience. Powerful, serious, playful, sensual, authentic.

✨ What words would you add to describe Shakara feminism?

#WordOfTheWeek #ShakaraFeminism #AfricanFeminism

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Dr Lebohang Liepollo Pheko calls us to refuse gatherings that don’t recognize African feminist political traditions and pro- Palestinian history. Refuse curated and sanitised gatherings that only are for institutional comfort. #FreePalestine #AfricanFeminism
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How Black Matriarchies defined Polyamory as Structure, Not Sexuality How Black matriarchies reframed friendship as structure not a sidebar. Friendship is treated in polyamory as legacy through structured care, West African kinship, and neurodivergent safety that lasts.

3/ Suma Jabarr means “my wife” in Gambia but not always romantically.

Btwn friends it means: I will raise your children, protect your name, and show up in every room.

We called it friendship. The West called it strange. Find me where essays live 👇🏾

#AfricanFeminism #MatriarchalCare

To our community, allies, and funders, thank you for walking this journey with us. Together, we are building inclusive, dignified, and just futures for all.

#ICARebrands #ClimateJustice #FeministClimateAction #AfricanFeminism #LBQLeadership #strategicvision

Books — Jessica Horn African feminist praxis: Cartographies of Liberatory Worldmaking a new book by Jessica Horn

The ‘African Feminist Praxis’ by @stillsherises.bsky.social is a must-read!

Check it out: www.stillsherises.com/africanfemin...

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A Feminist Pan-Africanism for a World in Flux As the impacts of recent events in global politics continue to reverberate, business as usual for Africa is impossible. A radical new vision is needed and possible. Feminist pan-Africanism is not just...

Published this 2 weeks ago.

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#Justice #AfricanFeminism #Solidarity #LiberationNotReform

We kinda need a revolution edition of The Club of Rome podcast, with photos of Nolita Mvunelo & Minna Salami. Text at the bottom reads, "New episode - Can feminism be African?"

What does African feminism look like—and why does it matter? Nolita Mvunelo & Minna Salami explore power, identity & justice on The Club of Rome Podcast.

🎧 Listen: clubofrome.podbean.com/e/can-femini...

#AfricanFeminism #GenderJustice #Leadership

🎙️ Latest Club of Rome Podcast: Minna Salami and Nolita Mvunelo dive into how young African women are driving change, challenging outdated systems and connecting gender justice, climate and decolonisation.

Listen: clubofrome.podbean.com/e/can-femini...

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Women And Equal Rights: Why This Is Still An Ongoing Fight Feminism are the actions taken to ensure women and other marginalised groups gain and maintain equal labour

My Kenyan friend Gloria Mari posted this dissection of women's "rights" in Kenya...I'm horrified at the starting point's lowness, pleased there's been progress, but badly need attention on this:
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#africanwomen #africanfeminism #womensrights #africanhumanrights

🌍 Recommended Reading on #AfricanFeminism & #BlackFeminism

Check out the interview with "MsAfropolitan" Minna Salami | The New Institute by @aannaakh.bsky.social in our blog series #JointFutures !