Rokhaya Diallo, French journalist, writer, and award-winning filmmaker is widely recognized for her work, which dismantles the barricades of racism and sexism through the promotion of equality and pluralism. She directed several documentaries including Steps to Liberty. Her writing appeared on several newspapers, magazines, and books including her graphic novel Pari(s) d’Amis. She has curated and co-authored the exhibition Afro! with the photographer Brigitte Sombié.