Chapter 3 cover. “Embarking on a Quest” by Maie Panaga Babker. It is light blue with a line drawing of a person.

Embarking on a Quest

Only a single human rights grant went to Black women, girls and trans people in the Middle East and North Africa. This chapter, written by Maie Panaga Babker, uncovers the rich tapestry of Black feminist organizing in the regions.

This chapter was originally written in English and Arabic.

  • The reason we even share our stories is not to educate, it's to send an echo so that Black women and girls in Iran can know they are beautiful.

    Priscillia Kounkou-Hoveydan | The Collective for Black Iranians

  • Black feminist activists, groups, platforms, and organizations in MENA are doing critical work with limited resources and support.

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Chapter 2 Cover “A Movement View”
Chapter 4 Cover “Embarking on a Quest”
Chapter 5 Cover “Annotated Bibliography”