How Joining a Convent for Two Weeks Changed Me
Just over two years ago I had the privilege to spend some time in a humble convent in Segni, a small beautiful village in Italy, with some young, vibrant and en...
Italy (9 posts found)
hair story: angela adamou (italy)
"From the ages of seven to twelve, my mom used to relax my hair every two weeks (what a shame)!" Italian blogger Angela Adamou discusses her hair journey and go...
working girl: lidia carew, dancer (italy)
"My greatest achievement has been using my set of challenges to trigger my superpower..." Lidia Carew shares what sparked her interest in dance and what it was ...
black women of italy: igiaba scego
An Italian writer born of Somali origin, Igiaba Scego’s work examines the connection between cultures and migration, with many of her collaborations with magazi...
How To Be A… Fashion Designer: Stella Jean
The fashion world took notice of designer Stella Jean when she won Who’s on Next. Pop culture took notice when Rihanna wore one of her dresses. But what the the...
black women of italy: saba anglana
Singer and songwriter Saba Anglana's head-turning melodies highlight her traditional and cross-cultural upbringing and her desire to stay connected to her Somal...
black women of italy: lula teclehaimanot
Once a soldier of the Eritrean War of Independence, Italian actress Lula Teclehaimanot wowed audiences in the critically acclaimed, Italian film Ainom...
black women of italy: cristina ali farah
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 fo...
un’ruly life: dreaming of… capri & naples
The newly arriving heat in Paris has got me day dreaming about the gelato, history and scenic views of Capri and Naples...