4 afro-feminist comics that celebrate black women

The erotic comic Niala, to be published by Glénat editions, is causing a stir. We had given you our opinion on the subject as the story, tinged with racism and sexism, shocked us. But it is clear that by evoking this comic, we forget something much more important: to talk about Afro-feminist works which, in turn, celebrate black women with fairness and respect. History of highlighting quality books, we unveil a selection of four comics to put on your bedside table, and which range from science fiction to historical novel through biography.

"Mulatako": Afro-science fiction

Reine Dibussi recounts in four parts the adventures of Jéméa, a young water spirit. While this comic book is intended for all audiences, it will particularly appeal to children from the age of 10. Yes, ultra-badass black heroines do exist in literary science fiction: the proof with this very pretty comic book inspired by a Cameroonian myth.

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"White around": the struggle of a teacher

With the comic White around, Wilfrid Lupano and Stéphane Fert immerse us in 1832, when a teacher welcomes a little black girl into her girls' school. While slavery is no longer practiced in the northern states of the United States, this newcomer is not viewed favorably. Some parents threaten to take their daughters out of school, but the teacher won't let that happen. She even welcomes other little black girls to her school. But the case will turn into a tragedy …

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"Miss Davis": the life and struggles of Angela Davis

Sybille Titeux de la Croix and Amazing Ameziane tells the story of activist and activist Angela Davis in the comic strip Miss Davis. From the Black Panther Party to the attack on Marin County Court, not to mention his imprisonment and his death sentence … This sumptuous book looks back on his life but also, and above all, his fight against discrimination.

"The life of Ebène Duta": the comic strip that breaks stereotypes

In The life of Ebony Duta, we break the clichés and it feels really good! We follow a young black girl who lives far from her country of origin. Author and illustrator Elyon’s moves away from a certain fantasized Africa, with its distorted representations. The result: stereotypes around issues related to immigration are avoided. This comic is black gauze the way we like it. Ebony and her girlfriends bring a breath of fresh air to the portrayal of black people in literature.