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More on how the war in Ukraine is impacting our #AfricanDiaspora

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/08/082022/08/08

When Marvin arrived in Dnipro, Ukraine, to begin his degree in civil engineering back in 2018, he felt like he was finally on track to …

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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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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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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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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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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 …

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Black History Month Virtual Voter Registration Event

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/02/262022/02/26

Attention Black Americans in Europe Black Women in Europe and The Voices for Change Chapter of When We All Vote are hosting a Virtual Voter …

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#WalkForHarriet with #bwie

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/02/252022/02/25

Who is with me? With us? With Harriet? 200th Birthday Celebration Sign up for the Global Walk for Harriet and on the March 10, add …

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10 Tips to Improve Your Job Prospects In The Education Sector

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/02/232022/02/23

Working in the modern education and schooling system is one of the most rewarding careers you may ever have, and there are lots of opportunities …

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In Her Own Words-What Happened at That Air BnB in Amsterdam

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/01/092022/01/09

This was SO disturbing when the video surfaced. This sister was late leaving her Air BnB when her host decided he couldn’t wait any longer. …

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/10/182021/10/18

The Breast Cancer Site Makes Funding Mammorgrams Easy. Just CLICK HERE! Find us here: https://linktr.ee/blackwomenineurope #BreastCancerAwareness

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A Gift 2 Years later-Sisterhood of Greatness Award

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/09/242021/09/24

This happened almost 2 years ago, in November 2019. And I’m just seeing this video today. Congratulations on 27 years, Angela and Sisterhood Agenda! What …

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Ready to travel? Ghana & a Special Offer from Melanin Travels Magic Await

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/09/242021/09/16

I Believe We Can Fly Again *Travel during a pandemic? You decide. I’m vaccinated. I evaluate my personal situation daily. For the record, I am …

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A festive and committed Afropolitan Weekend: film, dance, debates and slam and DJ performances

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/08/152021/06/30

A festive and engaged programme in the sign of film, dance, debates, slam, and DJ performances 9 → 11 July ’21 The annual Afropolitan Festival …

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Pantene Gold Series Campaigns Against Hair Discrimination

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/08/152021/05/20

Read all the details on Vogue.co.uk.

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We are represented again at Eurovision

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/08/152021/05/20

Who are you rooting for? If I missed anyone let me know. I’ll be watching on Saturday.

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Announcing: African Diaspora Summit, Part 2

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/03/192021/03/17

Part 2 of our African Diaspora Summit will take place next month April 16 + 17 This time around, the theme is “Collaboration” — best illustrated by leveraging …