
black women of england: fka twigs
More than just Robert Pattinson's fiance, FKA Twigs proves she's ready to take the world by storm with her infectious individuality and stylistic creativity!

More than just Robert Pattinson's fiance, FKA Twigs proves she's ready to take the world by storm with her infectious individuality and stylistic creativity!

From multiple appearances on the Victoria Secret runways to exclusive contracts with Burberry and Prada, Kenyan-Brit, Malaika Firth is strutting her way to supermodel stardom one leg at a time!

A fashion veteran, Kay Montano (pictured left with actress, Thandie Newton) began her career as a makeup artist at only 16 years old...

Born Nadia Mladjao in France’s Comoros Islands, afro soul singer Imany first began her career as a model, signing with Ford Models Europe, before starting her singing career in 2008.

Serving in the French government from 2007 to 2010, Senegalese-born French politician and France’s current Radical Party Vice President, Rama Yade has become one of the City of Lights’ biggest political stars.

Irma, a Cameroonian singer-songwriter living in France, began her career by posting videos of herself singing on YouTube. Learn how she got discovered and what hairstyle you'll typically find her sporting.

Last week we spotlighted Black women in Italy that are carving out a space for themselves in popular media. This week, we're taking a look at their counterparts in France.

An Italian writer born of Somali origin, Igiaba Scego’s work examines the connection between cultures and migration, with many of her collaborations with magazines and newspapers dealing with migrant literature.

Singer and songwriter Saba Anglana's head-turning melodies highlight her traditional and cross-cultural upbringing and her desire to stay connected to her Somali roots.

Once a soldier of the Eritrean War of Independence, Italian actress Lula Teclehaimanot wowed audiences in the critically acclaimed, Italian film Ainom...

Born in Verona, Italy to a Somali father and Italian mother, writer Cristina Ali Farah spent her early years in Somalia until civil war broke out and she was forced to flee.

Given our Italian/French theme this issue, we're putting a spotlight on Black women in Italy that are carving out a space for themselves in popular media.