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Ukraine Crisis: Specific Asks from African Families Relocated to Germany

Last week, we broadcast a special Black Women in Europe audio and video podcast outlining the dire situation in Ukraine for our Diaspora. We hope you consider donating from the links we provided.

I also made a special request to support two African families relocated to Germany. A colleague is personally purchasing and delivering items for these two families, including a pregnant mother.

Hello friend, If you want to post for me again about the family from Cameroon, I’d appreciate it. I haven’t been back to see her since last week, but she sent me some links for some hair products which I am sure she needs. It was several hundred euros. Perhaps that’s a good inspiration for someone to donate! (I’m ordering them in any case of course, but thought it directly relates to your support of the diaspora). I’m going by today with her carpet because I finally got my car back. Stuff to cut her husband’s hair, for braiding, etc. Thank goodness for Amazon.de. They have everything and it comes fast.

Sarah Fancy

Can you help these Africans via that Ukrainian Refugee Fund on the Generosity Network? Every little bit helps! https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8HVKiMk5Ic

Again, I personally know Sarah and trust her, and know that she is making sure these families get what they need. I’ve asked her to let the families know we are here and if they want to share their stories we want to listen. If they agree to pictures or more we’ll share here too.

But feel free to visit Sarah’s Facebook page to see the work she is doing and see some of the Ukrainian families who wanted to share pictures.

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Helping Africans During the Ukraine Crisis

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The Black Women in Europe Podcast talked with our brother Kemo of Omek on the efforts to help our Diaspora during the crisis in Ukraine.

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View and share the video above. It contains links to donate to the efforts at the Polish border and beyond, as well as direct donations for two African families relocated to Germany.

The needs at the border are immense and for the families in Germany include maternity clothes to pots and pans. Listen to and share the podcast below. The show notes also include the links to donate.

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Continued support for Afro Students in Ukraine: Omek News

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The Omek team, in collaboration with other organisations, is coordinating efforts to support Afro student groups and people escaping Ukraine. Our goal is to help our brothers and sisters who have been overwhelmed and do not have as many resources.

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An Open Call for Community Leaders

With the volatility of current events, Omek will continue to connect with other black communities in the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, and

. If you are part of an organisation providing support, please get in touch with Kemo Camara via kemo (at) myomek.com, who is helping to coordinate our efforts.

Share the link to Omek’s Ukraine Resource List: Omek Ukrainian Refugee Resources

Resources for the African Diaspora in Ukraine. #ukraine #africansinukraine

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Black History Month Overseas Voter Registration Event

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 7 – 8 pm Sweden time

Virtual event join from anywhere. Register from this link:

About this event

I’m registering overseas voters for Black History Month! Register here.

This is COMPLETELY VIRTUAL and you will get live help via Zoom to:

  1. Register to vote. OR
  2. Request your absentee ballot.

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And 3. Watch our Top 3 Reasons to Register to Voter During Black History Month video above and share widely.

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LET’S DO US.2! SocaFit Dance Classes

LET'S DO US.2!
Chantal Dos Santos
Chantal Dos Santos is back this year with a series of 3 SocaFit Dance Classes.

Carnival may have been canceled this year but we have one of Canada’s Cultural Ambassadors to lead us in a series of 3 SocaFit Classes!

Chantal Dee
Chantal is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus on dance. She has been active in improvisation, Contemporary dance, Afro-Caribbean, and Oriental Dance in addition to a variety of world folk dances. Chantal is recognized by the Canada Council for the Arts as a Cultural Connector and has been funded by both the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council to undertake choreography projects in Canada and abroad. As a teacher, her course offerings have included: Holistic Bellydance, Afro-Caribbean Dance, Dance Improvisation, Movement Meditation, Supple & Strong: Hip and Pelvic Floor Training, and SocaFit. Chantal splits her time between Canada, Barbados, and Germany. Find out more about Chantal’s work at cdsmovement.com and under her stage name ‘Jomana’ at bellydancebarbados.com. 

Chantal leading our Bellydance class last summer.

SocaFIT
Loosen those hips with and wake up the pelvic floor basic movements from the Caribbean carnival tradition. A Soca dance party combined with strengthening and stretching for a full-body workout guaranteed to get you hot, hot, hot! (variations are given for both low and high impact).

Sign in on May 6, 13, and 20 at 7 pm Berlin, Germany time for an hour of heart-pumping, hip-swaying sweat-inducing fun as we learn Soca dance moves.

Join one class for 10 euros or all three for 25 euros. Registration with payment is necessary to guarantee your spot. If purchasing a single class note the date with your payment. Zoom details will be sent after payment is received. Class size is limited to 50 participants.

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LET’S DO US.2! Workshops

LET'S DO US.2!

When we come together, we do amazing things.

Last year our community came together. I put a call out and you answered! We ran 15 FREE workshops in May & June 2020. We laughed, we cried, we danced, we wrote, we learned to take care of our hair, organize our days, balance working from home with life, explored the entrepreneurial mindset, and more.

This year, after everything we experienced and learned last year, we have curated 4 workshops for mind, body, soul, and career. While we can’t offer these workshops for free again this year (sisters have financial obligations), we are offering value for money/time/expertise.

We hope you value this opportunity to come together, grow together and learn together from some amazing Black Women with ties to Europe.

Mark your calendar to save the dates, times, and budget the fee where noted, and be on the lookout for more information and registration to start soon.

May 6, 2021 – 7 PM BerlinSocafit Dance Class10 euros/class 25 euros/for 3 classes*
May 13, 2021 – 7 PM BerlinSocafit Dance Class10 euros/class 25 euros/for 3 classes*
May 20, 2021 – 7 PM BerlinSocafit Dance Class10 euros/class 25 euros/for 3 classes*
June 5, 2021Mental Health Group Therapy SessionTBD
TBDHow to Pitch to NetflixTBD
TBDWriting Your Life Story: The Next Best SellerTBD
LET'S DO US.2!

*Class, workshop and session fees are non-refundable.

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Black Women in Europe© Business Directory

Black Women in Europe
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When the pandemic hit in March, we could tell things would be rough. We couldn’t predict how long this ride would be but we decided that using our talents to help each other was the way to go. We launched two months of free workshops in the Let’s Do Us! Series: https://bit.ly/LetsDoUs

Phase two is a Business Directory of services and products created and provided by black women across Europe. Let’s Do Us! by patronizing each other as we continue to support each other during uncertain times and beyond. Paying things forward, I made all of the inaugural listings free for life. https://bit.ly/BWIEDirectory

Check out and support our sisters: Scratch of Sweden – Marie Houston; Local Purse – Lola Akinmade Åkerström; Core Radiance Stockholm – Zuzy Pretty; Electric Sea Fairy – Klydie Thomas; Living A Global Lifestyle – Lisa R. Mitchell; Kathy Thompson – Kroppsvård – Kathy Thompson; Sisay Cosmetics – Janine Van Throo; CDS Movement Collective; Yema Ferreira; Bea Kabutakapua; Lola Atobateles Black Chibis Dolls, Trina Roach, Still Creating Tomorrow; Aysha Jones‘ Kombeh; and Lawd Hammercy‘s The L31.
#BusinessDirectory #Entrepreneurs #BlackWomen #Europe