Félix Éboué

Félix Éboué was a French colonial administrator and a significant figure in France's history. Born in 1881, he became the first Black Frenchman to hold high-ranking government positions. He served as governor in French Equatorial Africa, where he worked to improve local conditions and fostered support for France during World War II. Éboué was a strong advocate for equality and anti-colonial policies, and he played a key role in rallying the French colonies to continue fighting against Nazi Germany after France's fall in 1940. His leadership and legacy highlight his contribution to both France and the broader fight for racial equality.