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Sonya A Andersson Beat The Swedish Odds

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2019/08/052019/07/10

This sister in Stockholm did what the industry thought she couldn’t. She organized the first ever Scandinavian International Fashion Week in Stockholm and the catwalk …

Apollo Anniversary but no Fireworks

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2019/07/082019/07/08

Never dark enough for fireworks and 2 reasons to be early this year. There were no fireworks, as it is never dark enough in Stockholm …

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Sonja Andersson is Bringing Scandinavian International Fashion Week to Stockholm

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2019/08/052019/06/21

The idea Scandinavian International Fashion Week aims to showcase the art of fashion designers from all around the globe. During 3 days, the catwalk is …

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Our Winners in the 2019 EU Elections

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/12/142019/06/04

Antonella Bunda, City Council of Florence, Italy Alice Bah Kuhnke, MEP Sweden Green Party View this post on Instagram TACK 🌱. Jag kommer göra …

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The Peagie Woobay Scholarship Fund 2020 Tour

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2019/05/072019/05/07

The Peagie Woobay Scholarship Fund is a non-governmental organization founded in March 2013 legally registered in Sweden, Sierra Leone and USA with the aim of empowering girls in …

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Stockholm Beauty Week

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2019/04/242019/04/24

I am super excited to attend Stockholm Beauty Week this year. It is 3 days of non-stop beauty and fashion. Need I say more? Entrance …

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Marika Carlsson is 1 of 4 Melodifestivalen presenters

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2019/02/032019/02/03

Marika Carlsson is a popular comedienne in Sweden from Ethiopia who was adopted in Sweden at age 2. Pick up her book in Swedish.

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Being a Black women in the world is precarious.

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2019/02/022019/02/02

And Sweden is certainly no exception. Read the full story on the BBC and help us build the most comprehensive directory of organizations across Europe …

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One of Sweden’s Most Popular YouTubers: Sabina Deciree

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2019/01/212019/01/11

She’s garnered over 16 million views. I saw her on a TV morning show interview about a new SVT1 series on the life behind the …

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Lola’s Latest Lovefest

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2018/12/172018/12/17

Writing one book is a dream. But having two celebrated books – Due North and LAGOM in 17 (!) different language editions – is beyond …

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A worthy grave of “Black Sara” – 1st black woman in Kalmar, Sweden

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2018/12/062018/10/10

Once she was known in Kalmar, Mazhar Makatemele, the first black woman in town, perhaps throughout Småland. She had been captured by slave hunters in …

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Christine Osazuwa arrived in Stockholm in July 2017

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2018/08/082018/08/08

Source: Invest in Stockholm “I knew what most Americans know about Sweden, that it’s very liberal and there are a lot of opportunities,” Christine tells …

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Taking care of business – Sweden-Part 9: African Queen

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2018/06/012018/05/31

I found this sister on Facebook and LOVE what she is doing in fashion. AND I’m so lucky because she is here in Sweden like …

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Jacqueline Woodson wins the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2018/03/282018/03/28

Note: While this post is not about a black woman living or working in Europe, Jaqueline Woodson won a prize named for Sweden’s most beloved …

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2 to watch in Sweden’s Melodifestivalen

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2018/02/222018/02/05

Mello Week 1 It’s baaack! Melodiefestivalen! In Sweden, it seems you either love it or hate it! I wasn’t sure what to think the first …

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She’s Swedish-American: Swedish Model Chanelle Törnqvist Is Your New Hair Crush

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2018/02/252018/01/23

Source: Vogue.com Photo: Courtesy of Chanelle Coleman Törnqvist / @chanellemademoiselle With her caramel freckles and cloud of coiled brunette curls, model Chanelle Coleman Törnqvist stands …

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Joy Mbatha-2017 Powerful Woman

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2017/12/092017/12/16

Why we love Joy Mbatha Joy Nirak Fikile M’Batha, best known by her artist name Joy was born in Malmö. She is a Swedish rapper and …

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Aysha Jones-2017 Powerful Woman

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2017/12/122017/12/12

Why we love Aysha Jones Aysha Jones is an award winning social activist turnt entrepreneur becoming a fashion, beauty and media maven. Based in Stockholm, …

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by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2017/12/092017/12/09

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Lola A. Åkerström talks Lagom.

by B.W.I.E 2017/11/242017/11/24

Our Lola is at it again! Here is her interview on Swedish Radio. She’s talking about her book about Lagom, a Swedish thing. I read …

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I am from South Africa and I am a Marie Curie Fellow – Yolanda Mthembu

by B.W.I.E 2017/11/082017/11/08

Source: SwedenBIO When I finally moved to Sweden, I realised that there was more to Sweden than the cold weather. Describe your roll at the …

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Fransesca Quartey – Actress and Director

by B.W.I.E 2017/09/202017/09/20

Fransesca Quartey was born in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1964, the daughter of a Swedish mother and a Ghanian father. In 1986 she was accepted …

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NANDI FLAME in Stockholm

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2017/09/122017/09/12

Presented by Maisha Cultural Association Welcome to an evening inspired by Wangari Maathai, environmental activist and founder of the Green Belt Movement, also the …