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Scandinavian International Fashion Week – Stockholm

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2022/05/032022/05/03

May 13 – 15 @ Stockholm Culture House History The Scandinavian International Fashion Week aims to showcase the art of fashion designers from all around …

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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When You Meet In Real Life

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2019/05/202019/05/23

The day before my surgery I walked 13k steps (primarily because I forgot my bus pass) and the reward was finally meeting Maria Mckinney in real life. …

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Stockholm – International Women’s Day: Our Voices, Our Truths

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2019/03/102019/03/01

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 …

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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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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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Tjejmilen 2017

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2017/09/052017/09/05

TJEJMILEN The 34th edition of Tjejmilen took place on Gärdet and Djurgården in Stockholm on Saturday 2 September. 30,000 participants ran or walked Tjejmilen, Sweden’s …

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Lola Akinmade Åkerström’s bird’s-eye view of Stockholm

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2018/04/192015/01/19

An urbanist’s guide to Stockholm: ‘Find your own secret space and own it’ My name is Lola Akinmade Åkerström. I was born in Nigeria, studied …

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Nice things happen to me in Sweden – My first Tjejmilen

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2014/06/112013/09/10

On the 30th Anniversary of the Tjejmilen, I decided to participate. It is the biggest sporting event for women in Sweden. I signed up in …

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Kendra Williams-Valentine and the European Business Plan of the Year – Very tasty

by B.W.I.E 2012/06/152012/06/15

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 …

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Germaine of Big City Poets singing Miracle

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2012/04/042012/04/03

Here is a clip from the Big City Poets listening party in Stockholm. Download the Big City Poets

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Only for Zuzy Members

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2010/05/212010/05/21

Zuzy is the exclusive distributor of Sascha Cosmetics in Sweden, and has created a special offer to its Facebook members in Stockholm and across Europe: …

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The Maisha (Swedish African) Inspirer of the Year Award went to Caroline Cowan

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2010/03/262010/04/01

Caroline Cowan is the Inspirer Award winner! If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is a moving picture worth? More so how …

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The 2010 Maisha (Swedish-African) Artist of the Year is Jaqee

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2010/03/262010/03/31

Jaqee is a singer songwriter, whose songs are both personal and political. Who dares to defy, where dozens comply. She is both charismatic and courageous, …

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The 2010 Maisha (Swedish-African) Entrepreneur of the Year is Awa Ndao

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2010/03/262010/03/30

The award for Entrepreneur of the Year went to Awa Ndao who has shown great resilience in the face of adversity and overcome a destructive …

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The 2010 Maisha (Swedish-African) Woman of the Year is Professor Hannah Akuffo

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2010/03/292010/03/29

The Woman of the Year was awarded to Professor Hannah Akuffo, who was recognized for her extensive efforts in the field of research, in the …

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The Hannah Akuffo Group at Karolinska Institute in Sweden – Hannah is a nominee for the African-Swedish Woman of the Year

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2010/03/262010/03/26

UPDATE: PROFESSOR AKUFFO WON! The research area of my group is directed at a closer understanding of parasites in influencing the human host immune response. …

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Maria LLerena is the Queen of Salsa in Sweden and a nominee for African-Swedish Woman of the Year

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2012/02/292010/03/25

Caramba is run by Maria Llerena. Maria has in her entire life engaged in Afro-Caribbean music, songs and rhythms from her homeland Cuba. Maria has …

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Awa N’dao is a nominee for Swedish-African Woman of the Year

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2010/03/232010/03/24

The name African Magic Salong is named for the amazing continent where the owner Awa was born and to raise awareness about Africa as a …

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If you’re a professional sister in Stockholm, I hope you’ll come to the XING Stockholm networking event in month

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2010/02/092010/02/10

Hejsan! You are invited to network offline with XING Stockholm group members. Bring your business or calling cards to give to any new contacts you …

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CinemAfrica Film Festival 24-28 February 2010 in Stockholm

by B.W.I.EUpdated on 2010/01/182010/01/22

CinemAfrica Film Festival 24-28 February 2010! Soon it’s time again! CinemAfrica Film Festival opens in Stockholm, 24-28 February. Today begins ticket sales! Super-fresh program is …

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Photo exhibition in Stockholm Ghetto Fresh Fashionistas från Soweto,South Africa

by B.W.I.E 2009/11/202009/11/20

Stocktown and The Royal Dramatic Theater presents an exclusive photo exhibiton by Johannesburg based photographer Chris Saunders. Smarteez is a unique, fresh and colorful style …