Europe is arguably one of the most advanced regions in the world. As such, it becomes the dream destination of people from other cultures who …
Black Women in Europe
A Few of the Issues We Still Face
Stockholm – International Women’s Day: Our Voices, Our Truths
Celebrate International Women’s Day with the American Club of Sweden and the American Women’s Club in Stockholm. We’ll have presentations and a moderated discussion with …
Afropolitan 2019
For its third edition the Afropolitan Festival, together with it’s partners, dives into the Kinshasan and Congolese art scene which plays with borders and permeates life on …
2019
2019 is your year.
Lola’s Latest Lovefest
Writing one book is a dream. But having two celebrated books – Due North and LAGOM in 17 (!) different language editions – is beyond …
Being Black in the EU: A New Report
The Being Black in the EU report, from a major repeat survey by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, reveals the many challenges black …
Tis the Season for Holiday Travel
Don’t Get Bored I, for one, am looking forward to traveling home for the holidays. The tickets have been secured and I am getting my …
Attitude of Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving
2018 Black Women in Europe™ Power List: A list of Our Own©
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Nov 11, 2018 — The Black Women in Europe™ blog, created in 2006 by Adrianne George, released its 9th Black Women in …
If you’re a black American women in Europe it may not be too late to vote today.
I woke up scared today. I know two African Americans who live outside of the US who have not voted in their State’s midterm elections. …
Aleto Foundation Black History Month Leadership Learning Skills day
Are you a graduate or know one that would benefit from hearing from some of our community’s most inspirational leaders? Aleto Foundation is holding a …
I wouldn’t feel safe onboard Ryanair
Leave our mothers and grandmother alone. It is always precarious travelling while black, especially for a woman. Let’s face it. Women are less valued in …
My mission is to spiritually liberate black and African people all over the world
My name is Yema Ferreira and I am a healer, psychotherapist and life coach. My mission is to spiritually liberate black and African people all …
Black Women Need A VPN
There is nothing new about us being under attack. Source: Essence.com From #BlackLivesMatter to #OscarsSoWhite, to the Women’s March, Black women and girls have used …
Contribute to the 7th Biennial Afroeuropeans Network Conference: “Black In/Visibilities Contested”
The organizing committee of the 7th Biennial Network Conference which will take place from 4 to 6 July 2019 in Lisbon is currently seeking for …
Dating in Black and White: A Guide for Black Women
Interracial relationships are becoming quite common these days. Some people are getting used to it and have started thinking beyond skin color and race. Interracial …
Tell me about the microagressions you experience.
It. Is. Not. In. Your. Head. Wonderful Black women in Europe. It took me researching and writing a chapter in a book about Black Feminism …
EU countries, Norway and Switzerland received nearly 1 million first-time asylum applications from sub-Saharan Africans between 2010 and 2011
Source: Pew Research Center At Least a Million Sub-Saharan Africans Moved to Europe Since 2010 Sub-Saharan migration to the United States also growing BY PHILLIP CONNOR …
Unexpected countries every black woman should visit
Somewhat off the beaten path Despite technology improving and standards of living increasing over the years, certain socio-political divides have worsened with various tensions between …
Who wants to bring back the Gollywog? Apparently lots of people.
Lots of people want their Gollywogs back in a big way including a (Spoiler alert) former Labour Party official. Hat tip: @BlackGermans Source: Metro A …
Should you drink or apply your coffee for a skin benefit?
Caffeine In Skincare: Should You Believe The Buzz? The love story between Britain and its tea is a tale nearly as old as time itself, …
Her Thank You Restored My Faith in Strangers
Most of my European life has been spent helping others. In no small part because I founded JobsinStockholm.com in 2006. The very purpose of this …