The inspiration behind this unique, ethical & exciting enterprise is pioneering businesswoman – Dounne Alexander MBE (61), whose Afro-Caribbean ancestry respected, embraced and looked to …
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Cecilia Anim has been elected deputy president of the Royal College of Nursing
Hat tip: Paula Dozier Source: Nursing Times Ms Anim trained as a midwife in Ghana and came to the UK in the 1970s. She is …
Trisha Goddard – The Oprah of the UK?
I had a previous post about Trisha Goddard in England, but the post disappeared. Where it went and how is a mystery to me. But …
Taking Care of Business in the UK Part 10– Dana Celeste Robinson – Knox Robinson Publishing
Dana Celeste Robinson is a University of London PhD candidate, owner of Your Editor and Knox Robinson Publishing. Knox Robinson Publishing is an independent publishing …
Women and Development in Conflict Zones Event at UK Parliament
Hat tip: Sistatalk Women and Development in Conflict Zones Thursday 18 November 2010 House of Lords London SW1A 0PW Panel: 5.30pm to 7.00pm followed by …
Taking Care of Business in the UK Part 9– Andrea Roye – Andrea Roye Personal Styling
About Andrea: Hi, I’m Andrea Roye. I studied at the London College of Fashion and am trained in personal styling and colour analysis. I’ve always …
Department for culture, media and sports vacancies in England
Hat tip: Sistatalk Department for culture, media and sports in England DCMS is responsible for over 600 public appointments to the boards of the public …
2nd Black Youth Achievement Awards in London
Join us for the 2nd ‘Black Youth Achievements – The Awards’ – a night that celebrates the talents, positive actions and achievements of our young …
Taking Care of Business in the UK Part 8– Janet Walker – JW Greetings
JWGreeting’s is raising high and becoming recognised for its beautiful, contemporary and distinctive range of black greeting cards which are designed and produced in the …
Tessa Sanderson was appointed to head up the Newham 2012 Sports Academy to find new talent for the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games
Source: Tessa’s Official Website Tessa Sanderson was awarded the CBE by Her Majesty the Queen (of England), in recognition of her services to sport and …
A recent proposal by London Councils could result in major cuts to London’s violence against women and girls services
Hat tip: Sista Talk A recent proposal by London Councils could result in major cuts to London’s violence against women and girls services. London Councils …
Brenda King and African & Caribbean Diversity get Actors to encourage more black students to go to Cambridge University.
Here is some good news from Brenda King at African & Caribbean Diversity in the UK: Actors from Coronation Street and EastEnders put aside their …
Oona King for Mayor Fundraiser in London
Hat tip: Sista Talk
Black Women Bloggers in Europe Series – England 6– Charcoal Ink
Charcoal Ink Natural Hair & the business behind it. My Achievements: 2010: Launched first ever competition with Malik Stores Online as our sponsor. 2010: Wrote …
Serena maintains her winning ways at Wimbeldon
6-3 and 6-2 says it all. Serena won decisively. Well she is the world’s #1 and she didn’t disappoint tennis enthusiasts in England who wanted …
Will Diane Abbott be the next leader of the Labour Party?
Diane Abbot says she entered the Labour leadership race to encourage the “broadest possible debate” and said she was confident she can get the 30 …
Nikki Amuka-Bird is a Nigerian born British actress
Her theatrical credits include Twelfth Night (Bristol Old Vic); World Music (Crucible Theatre, Sheffield and Donmar Warehouse); Top Girls (Oxford Stage Company); A Midsummer Night’s …
Andrea Levy is an award winning novelist in London
Hat tip: Euromight In 1948 Andrea Levy’s father sailed from Jamaica to England on the Empire Windrush ship and her mother joined him soon after. …
Women Enterprise and Procurement and reception in UK Parliament
Tuesday 20 April 2010, Panel 5pm for 5.30pm start/ Reception 7.15pm-9pm House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW If Women Business Owners were their own country, …
Rachel Christie: Former Miss London City is now Miss England
Christie is an athlete, specializing in the heptathlon and the 400 meters, with the goal of competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.
Colleen Harris – Crafting Issue-Based Communications Messages in the UK
Colleen Harris is a trailblazer in the dynamic world of public relations and communications in the UK. Here is a really brief breakdown of Colleen …
Zina Saro-Wiwa: A triple threat in the UK
Zina Saro-Wiwa is a triple threat: filmaker, writer and musician. Zina is the founder of AfricaLab. AfricaLab is a production company dedicated to changing the …
Alexandra Burke, X Factor winner with #1 Christmas song in UK
Alexandra started singing around the house when she was just 5. At 9 years old she sang on stage in Bahrain with her mother, one …