African Feminists Look Like This
The Liberian lady holding our latest issue is Margreat Malley, one of
the market women leaders in the West African Network for Peacebuilding
(WANEP). She—along with Etweda "Sugars" Cooper and the other smart,
fearless feminists pictured here—helped bring an end to Liberia's
civil war through nonviolent protests and mass sit-ins. (Watch the
documentary "Pray the Devil Back to Hell" to learn more about their
struggle.) Now the Liberian women's movement faces a new challenge:
With peace on the ground and Africa's first female president in
office, can leaders find a way to engage younger feminists?
recording, taped in Liberia earlier this month. The words she's
singing: "Tomorrow's a brand new day."
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