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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Women’s Wellness Initiative in Sweden

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/05/242022/05/12

My name is Soror Lind. I am a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Welcome to the information page for the Women’s Wellness Initiative …

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Fundraiser for Two Cameroonian Families Relocated From Ukraine to Germany

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/05/102022/05/10

Helping our Ukrainian Friends Hi, I’m Kim and for the past month, my wife Sarah and myself have been helping families who have fled from …

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Mel B is a Member of the British Empire

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/05/062022/05/09

First of all, do the Brits still have an Empire? Last week, the 4th was with us, The Empire Strikes Back remains one of my …

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Nurturing the Global African Spirit

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/05/052022/05/06

Africa Day was founded to celebrate progress and unity. We believe collectively learning from our past and capitalizing on the present will lead to a …

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The New Owner of FÄRG in Sweden

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/05/042022/05/05

When I took over FÄRG, I was very happy to be able to build on one of Sweden’s most important brands. The fact that the …

Self Love

Happening Soon: Stockholm Beauty Week 2022

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/05/032022/05/04

Yay! If you don’t have your ticket already, it’s not too late to get it today. I mean, if you have ANY interest at all …

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Scandinavian International Fashion Week – Stockholm

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/05/032022/05/03

May 13 – 15 @ Stockholm Culture House History The Scandinavian International Fashion Week aims to showcase the art of fashion designers from all around …

Women & Money

Are you an American in Europe? Time for expat tax help

by B.W.I.E 2022/04/262022/04/26

But don’t worry. Whether you are an Accidental American, a contractor, a non-resident, a foreign investor in the U.S., a retiree abroad, Digital Nomad, or …

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Blackness, Indigeneity, Ecology: Perspectives from the West Papuan Plantation Frontier

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/04/202022/04/26

Critical Indigenous Studies Network Friday 13 May 2022, 11am-1pm Colin Matthew Room, Radcliffe Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG

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Safika ‘We Arrived’: Music, Migration, and Memory

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/04/202022/04/25

Thursday 5 May 2022, 5.30-7.30pm Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Road, OX1 3PW Register for your ticket here A panel discussion and Q&A focusing on music, …

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Book at Lunchtime: Great Zimbabwe – Reclaiming a ‘Confiscated’ Past

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/04/202022/04/22

Wednesday 4 May 2022, 1pm – 2pm (BST) Seminar Room, Radcliffe Humanities Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Rd, Oxford, OX2 6GG Register here to attend in …

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The Mountaintop: Open Rehearsal and Discussion

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/04/202022/04/21

Monday 25 April 2022, 2-4pm St Luke’s Chapel, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford OX2 6HT TORCH and The Theatre Chipping Norton In Trinity Term 2022 TORCH presents a …

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The Politics of Remembering the History of Race and the University

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/04/202022/04/20

Friday 22 April 2022, 7-8.45pm Nissan Theatre, St Antony’s College, 62 Woodstock Road, Oxfrod, OX2 6JF Click here to book your ticket to attend in person You …

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Chamber Music from the African Continent Diaspora

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/04/202022/04/20

Castle of our Skins Sunday 8 May 2022, 7-9pm Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford Tickets available via the Music at Oxford website. Castle of our Skins String …

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Ukraine Crisis: Specific Asks from African Families Relocated to Germany

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/04/202022/04/04

Last week, we broadcast a special Black Women in Europe audio and video podcast outlining the dire situation in Ukraine for our Diaspora. We hope …

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Helping Africans During the Ukraine Crisis

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/04/202022/04/04

The Black Women in Europe Podcast talked with our brother Kemo of Omek on the efforts to help our Diaspora during the crisis in Ukraine. …

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Ukraine Fundraising for Our Community

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/03/252022/03/25

Dear Omek family,When the war in Ukrainian broke out, a collective of organizations and individuals around Europe came together to support the Afro students who were fleeing from the …

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Journaling Through Overwhelm – Anxiety

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/03/252022/03/25

In June 2020, Carolyn Vines led a writing workshop during our LET’S DO US! Series of free workshops and classes. If you were one of …

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Google announced the Black Founders Fund. Applications for the latest $4M Black Founders Fund in Europe are now open until April 17th (23:59 GMT).

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/03/252022/03/25

Black Founders Fund A Google for Startups initiative giving access to funding to Black-founded startups in Europe. Watch the 2021 video01:43 About the initiative If we want …

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International Women’s Day Kiva Sheroes

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/02/262022/03/08

Kiva is a 501(c)3 U.S. nonprofit fueled by passionate people. Founded in 2005, and based in San Francisco, with offices in Bangkok, Nairobi, Portland, and …

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Omek News: Continued support for Afro Students in Ukraine

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/03/072022/03/07

The Omek team, in collaboration with other organisations, is coordinating efforts to support Afro student groups and people escaping Ukraine. Our goal is to help our brothers and …