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African Women Voices

“We’re Not Only Refugees”

Every year, a ball, a field become the right setting for panafricanism here in Istanbul.

24 April 2014 · Leave a comment

Heat, Football and Traffic Jam

What’s missing in the picture is the soundtrack: Beyonce. Which fits in well, considered that’s how they used to call me when I first came in Istanbul two years ago, … Continue reading

23 April 2014 · 4 Comments

Get an Update on “Race”!

This is an easy one: how would you state the race of a person born in the US by an African – whose mother was coming from the UK and … Continue reading

23 April 2014 · Leave a comment

Meeting the African Footballers in Istanbul

An interesting day expect us in about 8 hours: a meeting with some of the soccer players from Africa who are now residing in Istanbul. Looking forward for it! Our … Continue reading

22 April 2014 · Leave a comment