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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Repost for part II of @taniasafuraadam series on the history of Pan-Africanism in Spain. internationaleonline.org/contribution...
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Black Archives: Episode II. Jazz without a Black body politic
In the second in a three part series researcher Tania Safura Adam continues her excavation of the Black archive in Spain. Here, she draws on extensive archival and literary references to explore the…
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Afroféminas @afrofeminas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
En el aniversario del nacimiento de bell hooks le escribimos una carta desde Ceuta. Le contamos el odio contra niñas, niños y personas migrantes, y buscamos en sus ideas sobre el amor, la rabia y la mirada herramientas para enfrentar el racismo hoy.
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Querida bell hooks, te escribimos desde Ceuta
En el aniversario del nacimiento de bell hooks le escribimos una carta desde Ceuta. Le contamos el odio contra niñas, niños y personas migrantes, y buscamos en sus ideas sobre el amor, la rabia y la mirada herramientas para enfrentar el racismo hoy.
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"...(Cynthia Erivo) brilliantly navigates the ruthless London court system where she is unmatched in her defense of the accused, including men charged with sexual assault. ...a life-altering event forces her to reckon with her belief in the judicial system..." www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnhy...
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Prima Facie - Official Trailer - Only In UK and Irish Cinemas From November 13
Consent should never be on trial. Cynthia Erivo stars in Prima Facie, only in UK and Irish cinemas from November 13. #PrimaFacieFilm A young, ambitious trial lawyer (Cynthia Erivo) brilliantly…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
afropean.com/theatre-revi... "Theatre Review: ‘Chewing Gum Dreams’ @ Theatre503, London Coel’s writing is just as poignant as it was at The Yard Theatre in 2012, and Ajufo brings a new tangy flavour to the stage that simply cannot be missed."
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The more things change the more they stay the same...
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Die Sankoré-Schriften @sankoreschriften.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
@afropean.bsky.social Brooklyn: Ort Schwarzer Emanzipation #NewYork #Brooklyn #Bed-Stuy
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Brooklyn: Ort Schwarzer Emanzipation - Stadt, Land, Kunst - 16/09/2026 - Die ganze Doku | ARTE
Brooklyn: Ort Schwarzer Emanzipation. Ende der 1960er Jahre wurde im Bedford-Stuyvesant-Viertel des New Yorker Stadtteils Brooklyn ein revolutionäres Projekt ins Leben gerufen: Eine kleine, engagierte...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Abena Wariebi interviews Doye Teido Agama - author of "The Sound that would not die". #TheSoundThatWouldNotDie @insideherreads afropean.com/the-sound-th...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Repost 1/3 for @TaniaAdams excellent "Archivos Negros" series. "This unprecedented research by Safura Adam delves into the history and legacy of Pan-Africanism in Spain through the twentieth century, with resonances into the present." internationaleonline.org/contribution...
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Black Archives: Episode I. Radical Internationalism and Pan-Africanism in the context of the Spanish Civil War
In the first episode of a three-part series, curator, writer, researcher and founder-editor of Radio Africa Tania Safura Adam delves into the history of Pan-Africanism in Spain. Episode I examines…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"Written by Tracey Scott Wilson and directed by Clint Dyer, The Story’s breakneck speed, and rapid-fire, split-personality dialogue are breathtaking. The basic whodunnit storyline and (what is supposed to be) the manic pursuit of truth is edge-of-the-seat compelling." afropean.com/theatre-revi...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
34 Years Running Tokyo’s Most Iconic Black-Owned Bakery www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i5w...
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34 Years Running Tokyo’s Most Iconic Black-Owned Bakery
Who makes the best carrot cake in Japan? For a lot of people, it’s Kyle at Kyle's Good Finds. In 1984, York, Pennsylvania native Kyle Sexton arrived in Tokyo with little more than a box of books and…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Afropean.com’s Editor on CBC’s ‘Commotion’ Radio – Honouring Sade’s 40+ Year Legacy afropean.com/afropean-com...y/
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Huge loss 💔 www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
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‘America’s best singer’ and two-time Grammy Award winner dies
The jazz singer, songwriter and producer died in her native Jackson, Mississippi, on Tuesday morning
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"For Carnival’s 60th anniversary, Euronews Culture spoke to 10 people who have helped shape, celebrate and document its culture - asking each of them to choose the one track that, for them, captures the spirit of the festival." www.euronews.com/culture/2026...
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60 years of Notting Hill Carnival: 10 essential songs chosen by its veterans
For Carnival’s 60th anniversary, Euronews Culture spoke to 10 people who have helped shape, celebrate and document its culture - asking each of them to choose the one track that, for them, captures…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"With ... an emboldened Far-Right on both sides of the Atlantic mythologising an imagined ‘pure’ European Christendom that became ‘great’ on its own merits, Rodney’s book continues to be depressingly topical half a century after it was original published." afropean.com/classic-book...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Afropean's Tola Ositelu reviews Sefi Atta´s latest novel: "Indigene" afropean.com/book-review-...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Afropean.com attended "Exiting the Forest into a Sea of Open Arms" ...The exhibition featured a total of seventeen esteemed artists, all drawing on the interplay between identity, memory, and family. afropean.com/event-review...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
"This summer, Vibrantform – an intergenerational and interdisciplinary collective of male artists and practitioners – presents brand new exhibition, Exiting the Forest, Into A Sea of Open Arms from 17 July – 29 August 2026. " afropean.com/event-news-v...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Film Review: ‘Kikuya Land’ "Kikuyu Land is a familiar story of (neo)colonial pillaging. Familiar, yes but not hackneyed. This has much to do with the film being spearheaded by those directly affected by – or indirectly implicated in – land misappropriation in Kenya." afropean.com/film-review-...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
“When there’s a particular global economic crisis – we see this across the world – there’s a turn to fascism, to conservative values, to scapegoating politics.” www.theguardian.com/news/2026/ju...
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How did South Africa produce an anti-African movement?
In a country where xenophobia has a legacy, a recent well-funded iteration has emerged that feeds on post-apartheid failures and local insecurities
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
@DWThe77Percent reflects on recent events in South Africa. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbLY...
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Inside South Africa’s Xenophobia Crisis | The 77 Percent
As anti-immigrant sentiment grows in South Africa, tensions are rising. We explore what is driving the anger and why migrants are becoming scapegoats for problems such as corruption and…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Theatre Review – ‘That Four Letter Word’ @ The Bread and Roses Theatre "Split into a three-part anthology for love, Landé Belo’s That Four Letter Word at The Bread and Roses Theatre is a contemporary spin on bell hooks’ idea of love as an action." afropean.com/theatre-revi...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Rest In Power. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
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Sir Garfield Sobers: West Indies cricket legend dies aged 89
Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Final two days: That Four Letter Word weaves together seemingly unconnected stories in an effortless and intimate celebration of love in all its forms. A must-see production! www.aiaw.org.uk #black_art #black_theatre
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"Last month, Ghana hosted an “historic” reparations conference, where the Caribbean Community (Caricom) presented its updated 10-point plan for reparative justice." www.theguardian.com/news/2026/ju...
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‘Women were currency’: How reparatory justice is spotlighting gender-based violence
In this month’s newsletter: placing Black women and girls at the forefront, celebrating the Manchester experience and preserving Gullah Geechee land
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Theatre Review – ‘A Fine Idea’ @ The Arcola Theatre, London "Upon arrival in Kenya in 2024, she later realises the neocolonial nature of Western development frameworks and the ongoing cycle of economic dependency that often follows." afropean.com/theatre-revi...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
"Launching her two-year tenure, Lawrence said stories could help children 'feel seen, understood and, most importantly, valued', adding: 'We are living in a divided world where many people feel isolated – we need this now, more than ever.'" www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
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Patrice Lawrence chosen as new children’s laureate
Writer of YA novels Orangeboy and Needle takes over from Frank Cottrell-Boyce and plans to highlight how reading can foster connection in fragmented times
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
"CrazySexyCool, the celebrated playwright’s new show in DC, is a vibrant love letter to the hits and sisterhood of the R&B trio" www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/j...
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‘There’s not a lot of Black stories made by Black creatives in theater’: inside Kwame Kwei-Armah’s new TLC musical
CrazySexyCool, the celebrated playwright’s new show in DC, is a vibrant love letter to the hits and sisterhood of the R&B trio
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
@MyTastyNaija in Manchester! Saturday July 11th 2026 mytastynaija.com
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Home - My Tasty Naija
MY TASTY NAIJA FOOD FESTIVAL UK 2026(2nd Edition – Bigger, Better, Tastier!)London & Manchester… we’re coming through this July 🇬🇧🇳🇬 📍 London – Sunday, 5th JulyEutopia Warehouse, Barking, IG11…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Review of "Shoot the people". The new film by Andy Mundy-Castle (In cinemas from July 10th). afropean.com/film-review-... @shoot_the_people @misanharrinam @andymsee
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Repost for @insidehrereads interview with @laurenesouthe "‘A Child of Congo, A Child of the World’: An Interview with Laurène Southe" afropean.com/a-child-of-c...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Interesting debate on the anti-migrant movement in South Africa hosted by @DWThe77Percent www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrxd...
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South Africa’s Migration Tensions: Who Really Belongs? | The 77 Percent
Who Belongs in South Africa? As anti-migrant sentiment rises in South Africa, fear is spreading among migrants and refugees. In this Street Debate, we ask: Who belongs, who decides, and what…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
TImeless. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahLY...
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Lauryn Hill Performs "Ex-Factor" in an Unforgettable Living Legend Moment | BET Awards '26
Following an unforgettable tribute celebrating her extraordinary impact on music and culture, Lauryn Hill took the BET Awards stage to perform her timeless classic "Ex-Factor." Fresh off receiving…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Is there any difference between South Africa's anti-migrant movement and the far right anti-migrant movement in Europe? www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfe...
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What happened on South Africa’s anti-migrant ‘deadline day’
Protests in South Africa after campaign groups set June 30 as a deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country.
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
"This is a bittersweet remembrance of the sacrifices made in the final years of colonial rule. " Theatre Review: ‘Driftwood’ at Kiln Theatre, London afropean.com/theatre-revi...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Anthony Chima on Masculinity, Brotherhood, Crime and the Quest for Male Recognition in Nigeria. [MUST READ!] afropean.com/is-cultism-g...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
"Abdullah passed away peacefully with South Africa and its people in his heart, ..." www.okayafrica.com/south-africa...
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South African Jazz Musician Abdullah Ibrahim Has Died
The pianist and composer shaped the sound of modern South African jazz across more than seven decades.
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
"That Four Letter Word, award-winning theatre initiative Ain’t I A Woman? by Landé Belo celebrates the notion, popularised by bell hooks, of ‘love as an action’ rather than a feeling." @ThatFourLetterWord @LandeBelo afropean.com/preview-that...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
"Although the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya was framed as a partnership, it was actually France desperately looking for a new door into a continent that wants to throw it out. " africasacountry.com/2026/06/rebr...
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Rebranding French imperialism
Although the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya was framed as a partnership, it was actually France desperately looking for a new door into a continent that wants to throw it out.
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
"Only 41% of ethnic minority young people aged 18–24 say they are aware of the Windrush story, while awareness falls to just 31% among white young people in the same age group." www.britishfuture.org/windrush-day...
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Windrush Day 2026: Polling shows public embraces Windrush as part of Britain’s national story, but young people are unaware still of history. - British Future
Windrush Day 2026: Celebrating a Legacy That Shaped Modern Britain Today marks the 78th anniversary of the arrival of the […]
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
"On Friday 26 June 2026, 400+ bicultural professionals, leaders, creatives, founders and allies come together at CRCL Park in Amsterdam for a full day built around agency, clarity, and real opportunity." afropean.com/preview-omek...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Afropean: eye on Cannes 2026 "Congolese director Fariala makes his fiction feature debut... The film is set in the Central African Republic capital of Bangui and follows 17-year-old Robert, whose dream of a music career is in jeopardy." www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFYW...
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‘Congo Boy’: first trailer for Rafiki Fariala’s Cannes title
The first trailer for Cannes Un Certain Regard title 'Congo Boy'. Congolese director Fariala makes his fiction feature debut after documentary 'We, Students!' launched in Berlinale Panorama in…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Afropean: eye on Cannes 2026 "The team behind the film Ben'Imana reflects on the journey of bringing the story to life and its portrayal of Rwanda’s history while highlighting a new generation of filmmakers." www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKOF...
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Ben’Imana | Behind the Journey to Cannes 2026
More than a decade in the making, Ben’Imana, directed by Marie Clémentine Dusabejambo, premiered in the “Un Certain Regard” category at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The team behind the film…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
"OkayAfrica traces how the American musician’s influence runs through a lineage of African artists who remade jazz on their own terms." www.okayafrica.com/how-miles-da...
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How Miles Davis Shaped Hugh Masekela and Generations Beyond
OkayAfrica traces how the American musician’s influence runs through a lineage of African artists who remade jazz on their own terms.
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Afropean: eye on Cannes 2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9Qf... "Filmmaker Rafiki Fariala’s life is the story of a young Congolese boy who fled to the Central African Republic with his younger siblings, while his parents are in prison for crossing the border illegally."
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Rafiki Fariala’s 'Congo Boy' • RFI English
Just like in his film Congo Boy, Rafiki Fariala’s life is the story of a young Congolese boy who fled to the Central African Republic with his younger siblings, while his parents are in prison for…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
"Throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup bidding process, FIFA made explicitly clear that host nation visa procedures “must be applied in a non-discriminatory manner.” Yet, denying Artan entry was a plain act of national discrimination." africasacountry.com/2026/06/a-wo...
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A World Cup without the world?
The exclusion of Somali referee Omar Artan hardens the contradiction at the heart of the 2026 World Cup: a global tournament increasingly shaped by the politics of exclusion.
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Afropean: eye on Cannes 2026 L'invite interviews Haitan filmmaker Gessica Généus and discusses her new film "Marie Madeleine" youtu.be/Uq5qmYs0Pxs?...
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HAÏTI triomphe au festival de CANNES avec Gessica GÉNÉUS et l’équipe du film « Marie-Madeleine »
Tous les jours, à 18h50 (heure de Paris), Patrick Simonin reçoit les personnalités qui font l'actualité sur TV5MONDE. Retrouvez toutes les émissions sur http://www.tv5monde.com/linvite L'Invité…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Afropean: eye on Cannes 2026 ".. Rwandan film BEN’IMANA, directed by Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo, wins the prestigious Caméra d’Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival." www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Vo...
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Le film rwandais BEN’IMANA remporte la Caméra d’Or au Festival de Cannes 2026
🏆 Le film rwandais BEN’IMANA, réalisé par Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo, remporte la prestigieuse Caméra d’Or au Festival de Cannes 2026. À travers cette œuvre puissante et profondément humaine, la…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
"Reportedly the UK’s largest annual gathering to honour African and Caribbean music and cultures, the Oyé festival returns to Liverpool’s Sefton Park for its 34th edition the weekend of 20-21 June 2026." afropean.com/preview-afri...
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
"AI tools are built on Eurocentric datasets. For Brazil’s Afro-descendants — whose histories were already marginalised from literature, academia, and media — it poses the threat of industrial-scale erasure." africasacountry.com/2026/06/my-m...
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My mother’s buried story
AI tools are built on Eurocentric datasets. For Brazil’s Afro-descendants — whose histories were already marginalised from literature, academia, and media — it poses the threat of industrial-scale…
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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
"...leaders in Belfast pleaded for calm and cautioned against the public getting taken in by rumours..., the incident has once again underlined the challenges social media poses to law enforcement, and the opportunities for extremists..." www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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How Belfast knife attack became the latest far-right ‘trigger event’
The rapid spread of footage shows how social media is pivotal in enabling far-right agitators to mobilise internationally
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