Black Women in Europe ™ Blog

Call for Papers: The Films of Branwen Okpako

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/02/152022/02/15

The Films of Branwen Okpako CfP for a GSA Panel Series We invite contributions for a series of panels on Branwen Okpako’s films, for the 2022 …

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2022 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/01/312022/01/31

One never needs a reason to be sweet to themselves or their sweethearts. Whether it is your partner, your child, or yourself our 2022 Valentine’s …

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Congratulations to Scratch of Sweden, again!

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/01/222022/01/24

Marie Houston and Scratch of Sweden have been winning awards for years. This time is it for a newly launched product that combines two powerhouse …

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You’re Invited! Our 1st Virtual Meet Up

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/01/222022/01/23

Over the last 15 years, we’ve met up in Amsterdam, Vienna, and Washington, DC. If you’re based in Europe, let’s meet up online on 26 …

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Podcast Season One is a Wrap!

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/01/222022/01/22

15 years in the making. The Black Women in Europe podcast launch was 15 years in the making. Back when podcasting was not a thing, …

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Paschasie Ganga- European Women’s Lobby

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/01/222022/01/22

Paschasie Ganga is the Finance and Administration Director Paschasie Ganga is European Women’s Lobby’s Finance and Administration Director. Her role is to lead and manage …

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In Her Own Words-What Happened at That Air BnB in Amsterdam

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/01/092022/01/09

This was SO disturbing when the video surfaced. This sister was late leaving her Air BnB when her host decided he couldn’t wait any longer. …

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Buy Black EU – Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/01/042022/01/06

If you are a black woman with a business in Europe, or you’re a brother from the African Diaspora doing business in Europe, we want …

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Welcome 2022

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/01/042022/01/04

How are you framing 2022? Too early to tell? I hear you. I’m sticking with what worked in 2021: Declaring a Word for the Year. …

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Podcast: We talk to Good Hair Day Helsinki (FI)

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/01/042021/12/31

The latest episode of the Black Women in Europe™ Podcast is out. This week we talk with Akunna Onwen, Paloma Sandberg, and Saida Mäki-Penttilä from …

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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, …

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A Conversation Among 3 Women Who Like Each Other (FR, SE, DE)

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/12/172021/12/13

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Podcast: We speak to Trina Roach. (DE)

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/12/172021/12/10

This week we speak to Trina Roach. She first came to Germany as a high school exchange student, returned for college, and has had a …

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Podcast: Adrianne and Angela talk with our first guest. DC woman has lived in Sweden since the 1970s. (SE)

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/12/172021/12/03

This week Adrianne and Angela talk with our first guest. DC woman has lived in Sweden since the 1970s. Music: Don’t Stop by Fleetwood Mac …

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Sonja A. Andersson: Powerful Woman

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/11/252021/12/01

Sonja A. Andersson is a couture fashion designer and the creator of Scandinavian International Fashion Week. Hearty congratulations on making the 2021 Power List: Black …

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Our Opening Trifecta of Podcast Episodes

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/12/102021/11/30

15 Years in the Making Coming to Germany Friends

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Powerful Woman: Sandrine Joseph

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2021/11/252021/11/30

Sandrine Joseph is the Director of Social and Environmental Innovation Orange France. Mais oui! Hearty congratulations on making the 2021 Power List: Black Women in …

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