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HRH Duchess of Sussex. Saviour or Novelty?

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HRH Duchess of Sussex, Saviour or Novelty? So here we are in the UK with a new HRH Duchess of Sussex , Countess of Dumbarton , Baroness Kilkeel . An African-American from humble beginnings who used social mobility effectively to become a multi-millionairess and a champion for social causes. Headlines such as ‘Black Culture at the Royal Wedding’, ‘Wedding Landmark for African-Americans’, references to the ‘Windrush children’, ‘being biracial’ and a ‘ melting pot of the royal family ’, plus commentators stating the cache that there is now a ‘Wow factor of the Commonwealth’ there is a frenzy of Black culture madness that suggests that the newly appointed HRH Duchess of Sussex is the saviour of all black people across the globe . What utter nonsense. She is nothing of the sort. Broadcasters had Black members of the public and from the charities that both Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex championed who were ignorant of Black history between prominent African and

WHO AM I?

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WHO AM I? Click on the image for an enlargement. Would you like to know more about who I am? Then read on... What are the things that make you you?  If you could list 10; or less, aspects of yourself, what would they be?  So the question remains.  WHO ARE YOU?  You lovely lady of colour.

Ladies of Colour initiating better global opportunities

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Ladies of Colour initiating better global opportunities “Women are leaders everywhere that you look. They take the risks in order to move forward. From the singleton to the housewife who manages her family and home. From the academic to the ‘University of Life’ participants. From the self employed to the salaried. Nations were built by strong women, powerful women of mind, body and spirit. We, as diaspora ladies, will continue to break down walls and defy stereotypes.” Charlotte Cepal Are you willing? Are you able? Are you ready? Diaspora and Expat Ladies of Colour International Group (DELOCIG). Entrepreneurial, diaspora, expat, ladies of colour who can help you forge opportunities or assist you in other ways within the foreign country that they reside within. A group of ladies as like-minded as you, to aid your personal and professional well-being. “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” Michele Obama What are your hurdles?