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Helping working mothers turn burnout into balance: Gifty Enright in the UK

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2023/06/242023/06/07

Adrianne meets Gifty Enright in the London area who left Corporate Europe to find balance as a working mother. Can you say burnout? Do you …

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The force behind 2 UK-based human rights organizations: MsPhyll Opoku (Lady Phyll )

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2023/06/242023/05/26

Lady Phyll is the dynamic Executive Director of the Kaleidoscope Trust International and Co-founder and Executive Director of UK Black Pride. Let’s take a look …

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Narrative Intervention & Regional Dynamics in Southern Africa

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2023/04/222023/04/25

In this online seminar, one of this year’s AfOx-TORCH Visiting Fellows Dr. Nelson Mlambo, Professor Elleke Boehmer, (Professor of World Literature in English), and Dr. Dorothée Boulanger, (co-convenor of the …

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Exhibition: Identity, Belonging & Change: A Historical Portrait of Everyday Life in Sudan

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2023/04/222023/04/24

Identity, Belonging & Change: A Historical Portrait of Everyday Life in Sudan Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th April 2023, 10 am-6.00 pm Launch event: Saturday …

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Yaaas! Margaret Busby appointed President of English PEN

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2023/04/192023/04/19

I am delighted to take on the role of President of English PEN, an organisation supported by a vital community of writers and readers who, …

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2023 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2023/02/052023/02/06

1. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Purchase here: https://amzn.to/3wYtd4m . 2. In Every Mirror She’s Black Purchase here: https://amzn.to/3HYfocx . 3. Black Girl On Mars Purchase …

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Senior Member of King Charles’ Team Resigns Following Racism Allegations at Palace Event

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/12/012022/12/01

Source: People Magazine “We take this incident extremely seriously,” Buckingham Palace said after racism allegations were made against the palace aide by an activist who …

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Gardez L’Eau

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/11/162022/11/21

Our Powerlister Enam Gbewonyo from 2020 has a new film. Enjoy! Gardez L’Eau – Enam Gbewonyo from Enam Gbewonyo on Vimeo. Here is more news: …

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Ashmolean After Hours: Pharaoh Friday

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/11/152022/11/17

Friday 18 November 2022, 5pm – 8pm Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2PH FREE After Hours events at the Ashmolean Museum and Bodleian Library packed with entertainment …

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2022 Power List: Dame Pat McGrath – Powerful Woman

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/11/092022/11/10

2021 Dame (DBE) for work in the Cosmetics Industry, Makeup Artist and Creator of Makeup Product Line

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Black History Month – Meet Fayida Jailler by Black Women in Europe® (BWIE) Podcast

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/11/092022/10/17

This episode we talk to Fayida Jailler about Black History around Europe. Fayida is a journalist, activist, and tour operator from London, Great Britain. She …

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Black Cultural Archives is excited to announce the return of the annual BCA Pathways career event.

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/09/012022/09/06

This year, the theme is Seeing Ourselves, Hearing Our Voices. Through its mission to educate, inspire and create access to the arts and heritage sector for …

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UK News Analysis: Facing the uncomfortable possibility that healthcare is discriminatory

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/08/292022/08/31

From The Guardian Black women in the UK remain four times more likely to die in pregnancy and childbirth than white women. Black and ethnic minority patients …

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When You’re The Only Black Woman at Work

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/07/192022/07/19

We still have times when we're the only black face in the room – bringing feelings of isolation -before any hostilities at work might start.Knowing …

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Alberta Whittle: Congregation (Creating Dangerously Remix) Film Screening

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/07/122022/07/12

You’re invited to the premiere of Alberta Whittle’s newly commissioned film Congregation (Creating Dangerously Remix) at Birmingham Cathedral, presented by Birmingham 2022 Festival and Grand Union Event …

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John Pfumojena Performance

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/07/022022/07/04

Part of the Humanities Cultural Programme, one of the founding stones for thefuture Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. This event is part of the Innovation Provocation: Transnational …

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Carol Leeming & the Random Acts of Senseless Beauty

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/05/272022/05/27

Reasons to Be Cheerful! Carol Leeming & The Random Acts of Senseless Beauty to Bring Bank Holiday Musical Mayhem Launch Festival 2 Funky June 2nd, 2022 …

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Mel B is a Member of the British Empire

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/07/192022/05/09

First of all, do the Brits still have an Empire? Last week, the 4th was with us, The Empire Strikes Back remains one of my …

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The Mountaintop: Open Rehearsal and Discussion

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/04/202022/04/21

Monday 25 April 2022, 2-4pm St Luke’s Chapel, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford OX2 6HT TORCH and The Theatre Chipping Norton In Trinity Term 2022 TORCH presents a …

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The Politics of Remembering the History of Race and the University

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/04/202022/04/20

Friday 22 April 2022, 7-8.45pm Nissan Theatre, St Antony’s College, 62 Woodstock Road, Oxfrod, OX2 6JF Click here to book your ticket to attend in person You …

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Chamber Music from the African Continent Diaspora

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/04/202022/04/20

Castle of our Skins Sunday 8 May 2022, 7-9pm Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford Tickets available via the Music at Oxford website. Castle of our Skins String …

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Anis World: Inclusive & Diverse Children’s Book Subscription Launches in the UK

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/03/022022/03/02

We are Anne & Linzi and we’d love to tell you why we started Ani’s World. We both come from young, mixed race families and, …

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Podcast: We talk with Brenda King, MBE (UK)

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/12/172021/12/17

Brenda King, CEO, African & Caribbean Diversity We have an insightful conversation with ACDiversity ‘s Brenda King, MBE. We touch on Brexit, diversity, Jesse Jackson, …