Here’s an interesting blog authored by Victoria, a sister in Germany.
Time Out London’s guide to Slave trade abolition commemoration events
London was the place where the movement to abolish slavery took root and this Sunday March 25 marks the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of …
Black International Film Festival in Berlin Opens This Week
Thursday, May 36pm/18.00 OPENING CEREMONY Prof. Donald Muldrow GriffithCo-Founder/Producer/Director:Fountainhead?? Tanz Theatre / Black International Cinema Berlin / The Collegium – Forum & Television Program Berlin …
May Day – Black Women and Labor Unions
Pittsburgher Maida Springer-Kemp began her involvement in labor by working in a garment factory in 1932 during the Depression. Springer-Kemp joined the International Ladies’ Garment …
Leadership Lessons for Women of Color
The fabulous Trina Roach in Germany sent me this article: Because there is no need to re-invent the wheel, and I certainly don’t mind giving …
A Black Female’s Tips For Safe Travel in Europe
By Brande Nicole Martin When I decided to travel to Europe alone I was at first concerned about being a single black female going to …
Blog Talk Radio and The Afronerd
BlogTalkRadio is a platform that extends the blog, allowing any individual to host a live blogshow online. Our service is free to all users, whether …
Portugal’s Nortorius Slave Trade
Portugal was the first European country to attempt to conquor and exploit Africa, establishing many forts along the coast and treaties with heads of state …
Webcast of the Economic Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Yesterday the Dr. Eric E. Williams Memorial Lecture Series – Setting the Scene: The Economic Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade was held in London …
Were You Raised in a Black Church?
Can you fill in the blanks? Don’t cheat (the answers are below)!!! “First giving ______ to God, who is the _______ of my life, I’d …
Taking Care of Business in Germany Part 5 – Sharon Otoo – Limited To You
Sharon is helping people set up companies:“We are a team of young professionals, here to help you to establish a British limited company – so …
The German Army vs. The Bronx
“Now you’re in the (New York City borough) Bronx. A black truck stops in front of you. Three African-Americans get out and insult your mother …
Slaver voyages
Here are some brutal facts about the French slavers: – Slaver voyages: France, 4,200; British North America/United States, 1,500. – Slaves transported: France 1,250,000, British …
How to Get from New York to Paris
Follow these steps 1.go to www.google.com 2.click on maps 3.click on get directions 4.go from “new york” to “paris, france” 5.scroll down in the directions …
The Danish-Norwegian Slave Ship Fredensborg
In January 1792, the King issued a royal ordinance declaring the end of Danish slave exports as of 1 January 1803. Thus Denmark-Norway was the …
Are You Working on a Pro-social Project?
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Sweden’s Slave Trade
This year it’s two hundred years since Great Britain abolished the Slave trade. But there are countries which instead of following suit, took advantage and …
April in London-Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Events
Tuesday 17 AprilThe Dr. Eric E. Williams Memorial Lecture Series – Setting the Scene: The Economic Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave TradeTime: 6pm – 9.30pmVenue: …
Mean and nasty bloggers
Isn’t it nice that this blog is a positive place to chill? Well it’s not like that everywhere. In fact, the mean and nasty police …
Taking Care of Business in France part 2 – Sandrine Joseph – Arts & Talents
Sandrine Joseph supports the arts in France:En cr??ant @rts & Talents en 2000, j???ai r??alis?? un r??ve, celui de pouvoir r??unir deux domaines contemporains : …
London and the slave trade
From the 1570s, African people were forcibly brought to London from the African continent. The London newspapers of the 17th and 18th centuries carried advertisements …
Afrikafilmfestival 2007 – Belgium
20 avril – 5 mai 2007 Aarschot, Diest, Dilbeek, Haacht, Halle, Rotselaar, Tienen Read the full schedule here.
Why CEOs love Rwanda
“Here’s an African nation that’s reaching out, not to governments so much, but to corporate America. They want to work. They want U.S. business to …