Centre de Ressources Françoise vergès

Le Centre de Ressources Françoise Vergès (CRFV) is an inititive created by the Collectif Un passé trop présent. This project sets out to create a resource centre focused on slavery and the slave trade in Fontenay-sous-Bois. The purpose of this centre is to aid access to quality information relating to the slave trade and slavery and to provide a space for reflexion, dialogue and discussion. It's aim is to fight against prejudice while promoting social harmony. The association announced the inauguration of the centre during the 2011 festival also called 'Un passé trop présent' ('An all too present past'). As yet, there is no further information about the outcome of this project.