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Rokhaya Diallo Slams Charlie Hebdo's Racist Caricature

1/14/2026

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Rokhaya Diallo criticized Charlie Hebdo for publishing a racist caricature of her that degraded her and echoed colonial imagery.
She shared the cartoon on social media, arguing the portrayal diminished her standing in public discourse.
Diallo argued that Charlie Hebdo's response, which accused her of manipulation, exemplified gaslighting and a refusal to acknowledge racism.

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Rokhaya Diallo criticized Charlie Hebdo for publishing a racist caricature of her that degraded her and echoed colonial imagery.
She shared the cartoon on social media, arguing the portrayal diminished her standing in public discourse.
Diallo argued that Charlie Hebdo's response, which accused her of manipulation, exemplified gaslighting and a refusal to acknowledge racism.