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· Nov 14
Afropean Podcast
What does it mean to be both African and European? Author Johny Pitts hosts a six part series exploring major European cities and the art, politics and history of their Black communities.
Experience ...
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On Nov 5th we launch an immersive new six part series exploring Black Communities in Europe, from Brussels to Amsterdam, Stockholm to Berlin, Lisbon and Paris. Listen and subscribe to the Afropean Podcast here: pod.link/1776340182
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National Identity, Citizenship, and Belonging: Afro-descendants in Spain and Catalonia.
"To be an Afro-descendant here is hard. Like I’ve explained, you never feel this is your place… "
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"To be an Afro-descendant here is hard. Like I’ve explained, you never feel this is your place… "
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November 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
National Identity, Citizenship, and Belonging: Afro-descendants in Spain and Catalonia.
"To be an Afro-descendant here is hard. Like I’ve explained, you never feel this is your place… "
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"To be an Afro-descendant here is hard. Like I’ve explained, you never feel this is your place… "
afropean.com/national-ide...
"Pero antes de que los europeos impusieran su modelo biomédico como verdad absoluta, el África subsahariana contaba con sistemas de salud comunitaria sofisticados."
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Sistemas de salud comunitaria en África precolonial
Las redes de mujeres curanderas, parteras y herboristas en África antes de la colonización crearon sistemas de salud sofisticados que el colonialismo destruyó.
afrofeminas.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"Pero antes de que los europeos impusieran su modelo biomédico como verdad absoluta, el África subsahariana contaba con sistemas de salud comunitaria sofisticados."
afrofeminas.com/2025/11/20/l...
afrofeminas.com/2025/11/20/l...
"Half a century after the Soviets built their base on the Gulf of Aden, the same strategic coastline is once more drawing in foreign powers, old and new."
africasacountry.com/2025/11/when...
africasacountry.com/2025/11/when...
When Moscow looked to the horn
Half a century after the Soviets built their base on the Gulf of Aden, the same strategic coastline is once more drawing in foreign powers, old and new.
africasacountry.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"Half a century after the Soviets built their base on the Gulf of Aden, the same strategic coastline is once more drawing in foreign powers, old and new."
africasacountry.com/2025/11/when...
africasacountry.com/2025/11/when...
"Coleridge-Taylor’s first visit to America occurred at a critical moment when African-Americans desperately needed something or someone to restore faith in themselves. They needed reassurance they were on the path to a brighter future ..."
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November 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"Coleridge-Taylor’s first visit to America occurred at a critical moment when African-Americans desperately needed something or someone to restore faith in themselves. They needed reassurance they were on the path to a brighter future ..."
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afropean.com/profound-mut...
"Myths, inconsistencies, and many negative perceptions are often associated with hair and hairstyles, particularly those deeply rooted in African and Black traditions. Crowns of Africa... explores the origins of hairstyles that started in Africa..."
www.okayafrica.com/celebrating-...
www.okayafrica.com/celebrating-...
Celebrating African Braiding: Get to Know the Iconic History of Nubian Twists on ‘Crowns of Africa’
The first episode of OkayAfrica’s new video series explores the African roots of braiding, its eternal cultural significance, and more.
www.okayafrica.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"Myths, inconsistencies, and many negative perceptions are often associated with hair and hairstyles, particularly those deeply rooted in African and Black traditions. Crowns of Africa... explores the origins of hairstyles that started in Africa..."
www.okayafrica.com/celebrating-...
www.okayafrica.com/celebrating-...
Just in case the previous post has sparked your interest in Sister Rosetta Tharpe ...
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Forebears: Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Godmother Of Rock 'N' Roll
A musician who broke every norm, Tharpe turned rock 'n' roll from a burgeoning musical style into an international sensation. She was — and is — an unmatched artist.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Just in case the previous post has sparked your interest in Sister Rosetta Tharpe ...
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www.npr.org/2017/08/24/5...
Coming to London in 2026: new musical based on the life of the legendary Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
#MUSTSEE!!!
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#MUSTSEE!!!
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Marie & Rosetta @sohoplace | Official Box Office
Book now for Marie & Rosetta starring Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu as the astounding Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight.
sohoplace.org
November 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Coming to London in 2026: new musical based on the life of the legendary Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
#MUSTSEE!!!
sohoplace.org/shows/marie-...
#MUSTSEE!!!
sohoplace.org/shows/marie-...
"Within the last decade and half, African creatives have played a central role in some of the most culturally significant fashion moments — from editorials, to campaigns, runway shows, among others."
www.okayafrica.com/the-african-...
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The African Creatives Who Changed the Face of Fashion | OkayAfrica
The last 15 years have seen a new wave of creatives from Africa and its diaspora bring fresh energy to a global fashion industry long in need of new perspectives.
www.okayafrica.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"Within the last decade and half, African creatives have played a central role in some of the most culturally significant fashion moments — from editorials, to campaigns, runway shows, among others."
www.okayafrica.com/the-african-...
www.okayafrica.com/the-african-...
"As the Siyah series draws to a close – one of the most consistently popular features on Afropean.com – it feels like the end of an era. Visionary of the series, Adama Munu reflects on the past five years; from genesis to conclusion."
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November 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"As the Siyah series draws to a close – one of the most consistently popular features on Afropean.com – it feels like the end of an era. Visionary of the series, Adama Munu reflects on the past five years; from genesis to conclusion."
afropean.com/siyah-final-...
afropean.com/siyah-final-...
"Two-and-a-half years ago, I returned home to South Africa after more than a decade in Europe and North America working as a museum and heritage consultant, and a bruising and short-lived stint as the director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art ..."
africasacountry.com/2025/11/who-...
africasacountry.com/2025/11/who-...
Who cares about African heritage?
While the world debates restitution, Africa’s own heritage institutions are collapsing. The question is no longer who took our past, but who is keeping it alive.
africasacountry.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"Two-and-a-half years ago, I returned home to South Africa after more than a decade in Europe and North America working as a museum and heritage consultant, and a bruising and short-lived stint as the director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art ..."
africasacountry.com/2025/11/who-...
africasacountry.com/2025/11/who-...
"There’s an endearing way Tems writes about love. It’s from a perspective that demands the best behaviors of the people involved. For her, it seems relationships are not dreamy spaces where butterflies play in the sunset ... "
www.okayafrica.com/tems-navigat...
www.okayafrica.com/tems-navigat...
Tems Navigates Love and Self-Truth on Her New EP, ‘Love Is a Kingdom’
The Nigerian superstar often sings about the subject of love. On her surprise EP, ‘Love Is A Kingdom,’ she goes deeper into the emotion with help from familiar hands.
www.okayafrica.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"There’s an endearing way Tems writes about love. It’s from a perspective that demands the best behaviors of the people involved. For her, it seems relationships are not dreamy spaces where butterflies play in the sunset ... "
www.okayafrica.com/tems-navigat...
www.okayafrica.com/tems-navigat...
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These episodes of AAHIAH spotlight incredible Black figures often left out of U.S. classrooms — from educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune to Lucius Amerson, the first Black sheriff in the Deep South since Reconstruction, to sculptor and arts advocate Augusta Savage.
These episodes of AAHIAH spotlight incredible Black figures often left out of U.S. classrooms — from educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune to Lucius Amerson, the first Black sheriff in the Deep South since Reconstruction, to sculptor and arts advocate Augusta Savage.
Black History That's NEVER Taught 3 [AAHIAH SPECIAL]
YouTube video by African American History Is AMERICAN History
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November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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These episodes of AAHIAH spotlight incredible Black figures often left out of U.S. classrooms — from educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune to Lucius Amerson, the first Black sheriff in the Deep South since Reconstruction, to sculptor and arts advocate Augusta Savage.
These episodes of AAHIAH spotlight incredible Black figures often left out of U.S. classrooms — from educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune to Lucius Amerson, the first Black sheriff in the Deep South since Reconstruction, to sculptor and arts advocate Augusta Savage.
"Donald Trump’s call for US military intervention to protect Christian communities in Nigeria is sparking debate. Would the move effectively disrupt terror networks?"
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Streetdebate: Do young Nigerians want a US military intervention?
Donald Trump’s call for US military intervention to protect Christian communities in Nigeria is sparking debate. Would the move effectively disrupt terror networks?
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#DWAfrica #the77percent…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"Donald Trump’s call for US military intervention to protect Christian communities in Nigeria is sparking debate. Would the move effectively disrupt terror networks?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVP6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVP6...
"The Story of UK Soul - In episode 1 we head back to the late sixties and very early seventies. From the dancehalls of Wigan and the sound systems of Notting Hill, this landmark series looks at the roots of UK soul."
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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November 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"The Story of UK Soul - In episode 1 we head back to the late sixties and very early seventies. From the dancehalls of Wigan and the sound systems of Notting Hill, this landmark series looks at the roots of UK soul."
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
hellorayo.co.uk/jazz-fm/show...
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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"Dreamers" Directed by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor.
"After undocumented immigrant, Isio is discovered by British authorities, she is remanded at Hatchworth Removal Centre, where deportation looms. Fortunately, her roommate Farah is there to keep her spirits up."
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"After undocumented immigrant, Isio is discovered by British authorities, she is remanded at Hatchworth Removal Centre, where deportation looms. Fortunately, her roommate Farah is there to keep her spirits up."
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DREAMERS | Official Teaser | UK & Ireland
In a UK asylum removal centre, Nigerian migrant Isio finds hope in an unexpected love that gives her the strength to fight a broken system.
DIRECTOR: Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor
STARRING: Ronkẹ…
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November 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
"Dreamers" Directed by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor.
"After undocumented immigrant, Isio is discovered by British authorities, she is remanded at Hatchworth Removal Centre, where deportation looms. Fortunately, her roommate Farah is there to keep her spirits up."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dbo...
"After undocumented immigrant, Isio is discovered by British authorities, she is remanded at Hatchworth Removal Centre, where deportation looms. Fortunately, her roommate Farah is there to keep her spirits up."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dbo...
"Touring all-Black theatre company, Tangle put their distinctive, multi-lingual stamp on one of Shakespeare’s best known and oft-quoted historical dramas."
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November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"Touring all-Black theatre company, Tangle put their distinctive, multi-lingual stamp on one of Shakespeare’s best known and oft-quoted historical dramas."
afropean.com/theatre-revi...
afropean.com/theatre-revi...
"In ‘Wednesday’ Season 2, the Nigerian actress channels Nollywood grit on a Hollywood set, acting alongside Thandiwe Newton and Jenna Ortega."
www.okayafrica.com/how-nollywoo...
www.okayafrica.com/how-nollywoo...
How Nollywood Actress Ashionye Raccah Got to Star in the Second Season of ‘Wednesday’ Alongside Jenna Ortega | OkayAfrica
In ‘Wednesday’ Season 2, the Nigerian actress channels Nollywood grit on a Hollywood set, acting alongside Thandiwe Newton and Jenna Ortega.
www.okayafrica.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"In ‘Wednesday’ Season 2, the Nigerian actress channels Nollywood grit on a Hollywood set, acting alongside Thandiwe Newton and Jenna Ortega."
www.okayafrica.com/how-nollywoo...
www.okayafrica.com/how-nollywoo...
"Framed within the hyper-performative world of Instagram livestreaming, this is an impressive, fresh and beautifully observed debut from actor-director Bradley Banton."
Another standout film from LFF 2025
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Another standout film from LFF 2025
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MORE LIFE clip | BFI London Film Festival 2025 – 8-19 October
Framed within the hyper-performative world of Instagram livestreaming, this is an impressive fresh and beautifully observed debut from actor-director Bradley Banton.
The 69th BFI London Film…
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November 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"Framed within the hyper-performative world of Instagram livestreaming, this is an impressive, fresh and beautifully observed debut from actor-director Bradley Banton."
Another standout film from LFF 2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ns9...
Another standout film from LFF 2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ns9...
"Drawing from her Turkish Cypriot and Jamaican roots, Nazlı Ramadan’s new pop-up restaurant JURKISH is a blend of Mediterranean flavours with the bold, spiced essence of the Caribbean. "
‘Siyah’, pt 20 by journalist Adama Juldeh Munu
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‘Siyah’, pt 20 by journalist Adama Juldeh Munu
afropean.com/siyah-betwee...
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"Drawing from her Turkish Cypriot and Jamaican roots, Nazlı Ramadan’s new pop-up restaurant JURKISH is a blend of Mediterranean flavours with the bold, spiced essence of the Caribbean. "
‘Siyah’, pt 20 by journalist Adama Juldeh Munu
afropean.com/siyah-betwee...
‘Siyah’, pt 20 by journalist Adama Juldeh Munu
afropean.com/siyah-betwee...
"...Ruby Bridges ... was just 6 years old when she stepped foot inside William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans while being escorted by federal marshals to protect her from a white mob."
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It’s Been 65 Years Since Ruby Bridges Became The First Black Child To Integrate All-White School In South - Blavity
This Nov. 14 marks 65 years since Ruby Bridges made history by becoming the first Black child to integrate an all-White elementary school in the South. She was just 6 years old when she stepped foot…
blavity.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"...Ruby Bridges ... was just 6 years old when she stepped foot inside William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans while being escorted by federal marshals to protect her from a white mob."
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blavity.com/ruby-bridges...
"It is generally acknowledged that the most esteemed and significant African artist in the second half of the 20th century was the modernist, Ben Enwonwu."
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November 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"It is generally acknowledged that the most esteemed and significant African artist in the second half of the 20th century was the modernist, Ben Enwonwu."
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afropean.com/portrayals-o...
"There’s a lot of golden-ageism about the BBC’s impartiality and its record in telling the truth. It’s very largely misguided... "
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
BBC bias is in the eye of the beholder | The Observer
Opinion and ideas
observer.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"There’s a lot of golden-ageism about the BBC’s impartiality and its record in telling the truth. It’s very largely misguided... "
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Traveller's Tales: An American in Sweden
Nina N. Yeboah delights in the widening of the narrative of black lives in Sweden
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Nina N. Yeboah delights in the widening of the narrative of black lives in Sweden
afropean.com/notes-from-a...
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Traveller's Tales: An American in Sweden
Nina N. Yeboah delights in the widening of the narrative of black lives in Sweden
afropean.com/notes-from-a...
Nina N. Yeboah delights in the widening of the narrative of black lives in Sweden
afropean.com/notes-from-a...
"Hester Frederica Marguerite Harvey was born in South Africa in 1896. She came to Europe as a young woman and worked as a dancer and actress in Berlin."
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www.varldskulturmuseerna.se/en/projects/...
November 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"Hester Frederica Marguerite Harvey was born in South Africa in 1896. She came to Europe as a young woman and worked as a dancer and actress in Berlin."
www.varldskulturmuseerna.se/en/projects/...
www.varldskulturmuseerna.se/en/projects/...