Abbreviation:
CERFOM
President / Director:
Joël ALEBE
Address:
Maison des associations
1, rue François Mauriac
94000 CRETEIL
FranceWeb:
Email address:
Telephone:
International: + 33 01 48 98 58 18 (landline); National: 01 48 98 58 18 (landline)
Registration date:
Thursday, January 1, 1987
Status:
Ongoing
Type:
Commemorative
Community/social
Cultural
Literature
Educational
Memorial
Social justice
Scope:
National: A large-scale organization or association with branches in more than one region and whose influence reaches beyond its local/regional context.
Historical overview:
Since its creation in 1987, the CERFOM aims to distribute reflection and analysis texts on current topics to its members and supporters. CERFOM organises exhibitions, demonstrations, conferences and debates, which brings new elements of information and reflection to the members of the community on cultural, economic and social topics. CERFOM also offers written works on topical issues which are primarily destined to its members, but can also be addressed to the high state authorities in some cases.
Summary of objectives:
- To study, research, explore and develop every opportunity that will further the intellectual, cultural and moral thriving of the Black community
- To explore and encourage every initiative galvanising the capacity to invent, create and rally men and women of the Black community
- To study the situations and events that directly affect black community immigrants in order to foster their familial and social integration
- To develop cultural exchanges by participating in local, national and international manifestations
- To explore any possibility that would be likely to bring together associations pursuing the same goal
Key activities and actions:
Published works:
- L'esclavage à l'examen (2001) [Article published in the newspaper LIBERATION, 14 February 2001]
- C'est le moment ou jamais ! (1998) [150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the French colonies]
Keywords:
Commemoration
Crimes against humanity
Defence of citizen rights
Human rights
Memories of slavery
Recognition
Slave ancestry
Social justice
Solidarity