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Elli Mariyama Manneh
Author · 4 books
Elli Mariyama Manneh is a Gambian-born author, anti-discrimination consultant, activist, and educational professional. She was adopted as a young child by a white family in Germany. In 2020, she began publishing texts on racism, transracial adoption, and empowerment on her blog, “Blackinwhitefamily,” attracting international attention. Her work has focused on challenging racism and improving the adoption system. In 2025, she received the Thalia Storyteller Award for her short memoir, “Outspoken.”