Born in Martinique, Euzhan Palcy grew up studying the films of Fritz Lang, Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder and Orson Welles. She left for Paris in …
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Still in awe of Surya Bonaly
Surya Bonaly is a French-American professional figure skater. She is famous for doing a backflip on the ice and landing it on one foot. A …
France sent Vanessa James to represent them on the ice at the Vancouver Olympics
Vanessa James is a French-British figure skater who has competed internationally as both a single skater and pair skater. She has competed internationally for Great …
Tour Josephine Baker’s Chateau
Julia at Spirit of Black Paris is offering a tour of the fabulous Josephine Baker‘s chateau in France. Here are the highlights: Join us in …
Mounia awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre de Mérite
Hat tip: Afro Europe Blog Mounia, the first black supermodel from France, has been honored by the French government and elevated to the ranks of …
Sandrine Joseph, une femme de tête et d’engagement
I never tire of talking about the accomplishments of my friend Sandrine Joseph in Paris. For one, she is head of talent at Organie. Here …
Les Nubians – Sisters singing in France
Les Nubians is an R&B Grammy-nominated duo composed of sisters Hélène and Célia Faussart from Paris, France. In 1985 the sisters moved with their parents …
Marie N’Diaye is the first woman in a decade to win the Goncourt prize
Marie N’Diaye became the first black women to win France’s top literary prize, the Goncourt Prize, reported Agence France yesterday. While the prize comes with …
Blackface in the October 2009 issue of French Vogue Magazine
In an article for The Guardian’s Hannah Pool explains Why blacking up is the worst kind of fashion crime. If the images are supposed to …
Aurélie Konaté is singing, dancing and making them laugh in France
She is currently staring in Tismée at the Queen Blanch Theater in Paris through November 21st. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiwyKPLlznc&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Vers la Vérité in Paris with Cynthia McKinney
Vers la Vérité In an exclusive appearance, for one night only, Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and ex-MEP Giulietto Chiesa will be speaking about politics, the media, …
Marche International de Noel Tropical – Paris
December 18th – 20th MINT (Marche International de Noel Tropical – International Tropical Christmas Market) will be held at the palatial venue – Halle de …
CALL FOR FILMS: 2010 *France Noire – Black France* Film Festival
Hat tip: Angela Shaw CALL FOR FILMS: 2010 *France Noire – Black France* Film Festival June 3-5, 2010 – Paris, France The *France Noire – …
Les Trophées des Arts Afro-Caribéens
When: September 21th 2009 Where: Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris More information: http://www.lestaac.com/ Nominees include: Artiste de l’année Patrick Saint-Eloi Tanya Saint-Val Davy Sicard Rokia …
Third General Conference of the European Coalition of Cities against Racism
Hat tip: Angela Shaw From 19 to 20 November 2009, the European Coalition of Cities against Racism (ECCAR) will organize its third annual conference in …
The place of french overseas people in French metropolitan politics
Une conférence – débat est organisée par la Voix de l’outremer le Jeudi 17 Septembre 2009 à 19 h 30 au Palais Bourbon: La place …
La Journée de l’Outremer – mettre en contact le monde socio-économique des Antilles-Guyane
Sandrine Joseph will be participating at La Journée de l’Outremer on 4 September in Paris. See which other dynamic Black women will be participating. L’ambition …
Identité noire dans la République Française: La place des noirs dans le paysage républicain pour une représentation de l’histoire
Host: Solidarité Africaine de France Moderator: Sandrine Joseph Price: 12€ Date: Sunday, September 6, 2009 Time: 12:00pm – 6:30pm Location: Belushi’s Paris Street: 159 Rue …
Sandra Nkake – French singer
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgVmDaeGovg[/youtube] Visit Sandra on MySpace.
Black Women in Leadership in France: Marie-Luce Penchard Minister of France Overseas
Elections Européennes Marie-Luce PENCHARDUploaded by caraibes_tv. – Watch the latest news videos. Marie-Luce Penchard was appointed the Minister of France Overseas by French President Sarkozy. …
Crystal Night – Songstress Paris, Ile-de-France
Visit her MySpace page.
Amel Bent – French chanteuse
Amel Bent (real name Amel Bentbachir) was born on June 21, 1985 in Paris, France. Her father was Algerian & her mother was Moroccan. She …
Aurèle – Singing in France
View more of Aurèle photos and listen to her music.