Hat tip: Gena Pearson Source: Guardian.co.uk The presence of Firth, who was born in Kenya and grew up in the UK, in this campaign is …
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Cecile Kyenge, Italy’s first black Cabinet minister, has exposed the nation’s ugly race problem
Source: mail.com One politician from a party that not long ago ruled in a coalition derided what he called Italy’s new “bonga bonga government.” On …
Brand: Claire De Lune Chandelier has been awarded with the noteable Bronze A’ Design Award
Como, Italy, /DESIGNPRWIRE/ A’ Award and Competitions are pleased to share that the project Claire De Lune Chandelier by Claire Requa has been granted the …
Igiaba Scego – Powerful woman
Igiaba Scego – Italy – Literature – Award-winning author Igiaba Scego was born in Rome in 1974 to Somali parents. She writes for l’Unità, “Internazionale” …
Lula Teclehaimanot is acting out
Hat tip: Euromight
Mercedes Frias – Powerful woman
Mercedes Frias – Italy – Politics – First black member of Parliament Mercedes Lourdes Frias was born in the Dominican Republic. She was the first …
Andrea Adams – Powerful woman
Andrea Adams – Italy – Media – Co-founder of Travelista TV and creator of The Velvet Circle Ms. Adams is the Cultural Enthusiast and co-founder …
Italy – African Film Festival by Nigrizia
From “Rassegna” to Festival: the African cinema in Verona Verona has been the first city in Italy to propose a focus on African cinema and, …
Black Women in Europe™: Power List 2011 – A List of Our Own©
2010 List | 2012 List | 2013 List Black Women in Europe™: Power List 2011 – A List of Our Own© In 2010 the Black Women in …
Fall 2011 Issue of Black Expat is online
We are one issue away from celebrating our third anniversary. We would like to thank the many readers who have been with us on our …
Igiaba Scego – winner of the Mondella award for La mia casa è dove sono
Hat tip: Euromight Source: The Black Blog @ vogue.it Igiaba Scego was born in Rome in 1974 to Somali parents. She writes for l’Unità, “Internazionale” …
Menaye Donkor – model, entrepreneur, philanthropist and aspiring actress
Meet Menaye Donokr via her bio and our exclusive interview. Menaye Donkor is a Milan-based model, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She spends her time between Italy, …
Aliesh Pierce shares her makeup tips on Italian Vogue
By Claire Sulmers Celebrity makeup artist Aliesh Pierce flexes her skills in these exclusive makeup tutorials for Italian Vogue:
Arlene Gibbs, a sister in Italy, co-wrote the new film “Jumping the Broom”
Be sure to check out the Fall 2011 issue of Black Expat for an interview with Arlene.
Ovo Drenth, born in Zuidlaren, the Netherlands is an Amsterdam-based model (re-post)
We experienced technically difficulties when the post was originally broadcast. Thus the re-post. Hat tip: Euromight By Georgette Koning on Italian Vogue Name Ovo Drenth. …
Taking Care of Business in Italy 2 – Andrea Adams’ The Velvet Circle (re-post)
We experienced technically difficulties when the post was originally broadcast. Thus the re-post. Andrea is a multilingual global traveler, international entrepreneur, executive producer and style …
Taking Care of Business in Italy 2 – Andrea Adams’ The Velvet Circle
Andrea is a multilingual global traveler, international entrepreneur, executive producer and style aficionado. Beginning her career as a Global Marketing and Sales Executive for Fortune …
Black Women Bloggers in Europe Series – Italy 4 – NYC/Caribbean Ragazza
I quit my Hollywood exec job and on April 1st 2008 I moved to Rome, Italy. I arrived a broke, bitter person. Things have changed …
Vogue Black, Italian style
Mercedes Frias – First black member of Italian parliament
Powerful woman – Sandy Cane – Mayor of Viggiù
Sandy Cane – Politician Italy Sandy Cane became Lega Nord’s candidate for Viggiù mayor in June 2009 elections. She was elected the first non-white mayor …
Saba Anglana, artist, is singing and acting in Italy.
Hat tip: Euromight Source: Saba Anglana’s Official Website Saba, singer and songwriter, was born in Mogadishu, capital of Somalia, to an Ethiopian mother (born in …
Black Women Bloggers in Europe Series – Italy 3 – My Afro Italian Life
My Afro Italian Life My Afro Italian Life blog is dedicated to the young African-Italians around the world. This blog should be inspirational for everyone. …