Compiled by Adrianne George - Black Women in Europe™, this list, presented in alphabetical order, is intended to acknowledge powerful black women in Europe and to inspire others to reach their full potential.
The 2011 list names 35 women in 9 categories: Athletics, Business & Entrepreneurship, Law, Lifestyle, Literature, Media, Politics, Science and Social Activism.
Had I not suffered an injury to my back, I would have written this sooner but in hindsight it allowed me time for the emotions to settle and gave me time to reflect on Michael Jacksons passing.
When Angelina rang me early Friday morning and told me to turn on the TV I knew I was in a “Where were you when you heard”- moment. I remembered where I was when I first heard that Elvis had died, Bob Marley, John Lennon and even Olof Palme. My heart sank as the TV stirred into life as I feared I would be greeted with the face of Obama. I know I’m not alone when I think of him as a person of whom a minority may want to do harm. Instead the TV presented the image of Michael Jackson.
I was stunned. Not surprised or sad I guess, just stunned. As my children stared at the screen I began to explain who he was and why his death was a moment of note. As various pictures appeared of him throughout different periods in his life my daughter repeatedly asked ‘is that him, is that him?’
The following article was written by Momodou Jallow (Equality for Afro-Swedes, Malmo, Sweden)
It was frustration born of repeat rejection that transformed Momodou Jallow into a campaigner against discrimination in Sweden.
''I couldn’t get a job,'' he explained. ''I applied for more than a thousand jobs in Malmo, in Sweden and even in Denmark and I didn’t get a single interview.''
There were no issues with Jallow’s residential or work status. Age was not a factor either. The Gambian-born computer engineer spoke Swedish and English to a high standard and possessed a thorough knowledge of Microsoft systems. He expected his academic success and positve spirit to deliver a good job with career prospects.
Life 
An image that belongs in history
Mitt liv som modell och sjuksköters...
