Source: Yahoo! LONDON — Throughout the Olympics’ first women’s boxing tournament, U.S. middleweight Claressa Shields would refer to the ultimate prize as “my gold medal.” …
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Carmelita Jeter, Tianna Madison, Allyson Felix and Bianca Knight smash the record winning gold at the London Olympics
LONDON — As Carmelita Jeter sprinted across the finish line in the women’s 4×100-meter relay Friday night, she turned to her left and pointed a …
Lia Neal wins Olympic Bronze in London on the US swim team
LONDON — In an American high school, a new jacket or the newest cellphone can be a status symbol. Lia Neal will arrive for her …
Jamaican and American women speed to gold at the London Olympics
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Source: ESPN LONDON — Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce leaned across the finish line of the women’s 100 meters, then looked up at the blank scoreboard …
Serena’s Golden Slam
Venus and Serena take Olympic gold
Gabby Douglas wins Olympic gymnastic gold in London
Source: NYTimes.com Douglas said she had felt confident all along that she would win. “It was just an amazing feeling,” she said, giggling. “I was …
The Queen of England and the First Lady of the United States of America
UK premiere of Desdemona – a collaboration between Toni Morrison, Rokia Traoré and Peter Sellars
Afridiziak Theatre News reader offer: UK premiere of Desdemona – a collaboration between Toni Morrison, Rokia Traoré and Peter Sellars, Barbican Hall *Special offer for …
Samata Angel talk in London
2010 Black Women in Europe Power Lister Samata Angel in an exclusive engagement sure to inspire women of all ages. SAMATA ANGEL TALK IN LONDON, …
The Natural Holistic Expo 2012 – London
When: Sunday 28th July 2012, 11am – 9pm Where: Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Sq, London WC1R Adm: Workshops from Free to £5 (All Free …
Brixton Exhibition: Figure Black – Artist’s Showcase
When: 5 – 7 July 2012, Doors open from 6:30 pm Where: The Veranda restaurant, Cocktail Bar & Art Gallery, 30 Acre Lane, Brixton SW2 5SG Featuring …
From War to Windrush in London
When: Permanent / Open daily (except 24, 25 and 26 December) 10.00am – 6.00pm Where: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ Adm: Free …
Tender brief for UK Black History Month 2012: Celebration
Black History Month 2012: Celebration Celebrating our heritage through film, literature, music, performance, exhibitions and sport Tender brief Southwark Council are looking for organisation, or …
Dr Nathalie Montlouis shares her doctoral thesis and highlights black women as ‘Anansy’ in the promotion and diffusion of their own interests by content sharing websites.
Symbolic Violence and Images of Black Women From the People who brought you Black Women, Hair Skin and Beauty.. Symbolic Violence and The Image of Black …
Kendra Williams-Valentine and the European Business Plan of the Year – Very tasty
Source: Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship SSES at European Business Plan of the Year Kendra getting up close and personal with the local butter at the …
Meet Dr. Nathalie Montlouis – “Ri yo avan yo riw: what a black woman ought to be in the 21st century”
In her own words: My name is Nathalie Montlouis. I am from Martinique, a French Caribbean island. I grew up in …
Women and Twitter clout
HAVE WOMEN GOT TWITTER CLOUT? Where: Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3GA When: Wednesday 30 May 2012, 6.30pm Adm: £2 Women and …
Call for submissions from young artists of Nigerian descent for new awards
Theatre Royal Stratford East announces 30 Nigeria House Theatre Royal Stratford East in collaboration with New World Nigeria today announces 30 Nigeria House, a search for …
Operation Sankofa: Celebrating Black Dolls
When: Saturday 26 May 2012, 2:30-6-30PM Where: The Brix, St Matthews Church, Brixton Hill, London SW2 1JF Adm: Adults £5 / 5-16 yrs £3 / …
Bola Agbaje – One of England’s most talented playwrights
Source: Bola Agbaje Bola Agbaje born (June 1981) is an award winning playwright and screenwriter. Bola has been writing since (2006) and has had plays …
Sisters sharing knowledge – My being Social is NOT entirely yours …
Laura Bazile from England Using social media on a daily basis, essentially in a professional context and -to a certain extent, privately as well (make …
Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE 2012 – London
Fresher’s week – Breaking news – Hot off the press – Brand spanking new Who and what is making a debut at Afro Hair …