VIDEO: Sonia Rolland’s unlikely journey
VIDEO: Sonia Rolland’s unlikely journey

A survivor of the Rwandan genocide, at 18, the actress and model was the first woman with African heritage to win Miss France. Now she is shooting a new film, Salva l'Ultimo, in Italy.

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Thriving hair shops show strong Caribbean community in Cardiff

Though its black community is not visible to most, hair product shops in Cardiff, Wales represent the ethnic diversity of the city. Stella started her own business for different types of hair two years ago -

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VIDEO: French designer soars to fashion heights

Born in Guadeloupe, Clarisse Hieraix graduated from France's prestigious "chambre syndicale" school 15 years ago. She is now established in Paris' ultra-chic Golden Triangle.

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VIDEO: UK chef makes award-winning Caribbean food

Meet UK Chef Barrington Douglas, an award-winning chef whose Huddersfield, north of England Caribbean restaurant is helping to put the islands on the culinary map.

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VIDEO: Belgian stylist is fashion darling

South African-born, Belgian-based stylist Pholoso Selebogo may be just 21, but she is already the darling of the fashion world. She is working with top designers and traveling the globe.

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Russian-Ghanaian designer wows with unique style

Designer Beatrice "Bee" Arthur's creations are as eclectic and mixed as her Russian-Ghanaian heritage.

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She’s Miss Africa Scandinavia

She is only 19 years old, but Michelle Jeng is already the holder of the Miss Africa Scandinavia Crown. The Swedish-born Michelle, who is of is Tanzanian heritage is a student and a model.

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VIDEO: Ethiopian Swede opens Harlem restaurant

Ethiopian-Swedish chef Chef Marcus Samuelsson shares his journey of opening his latest restaurant, "Red Rooster" in New York's Harlem.

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VIDEO & TEXT: Chef's Creole treats charm U.S.

French owner/chef at La Table de Babette in Paris, Babette de Rozieres was not just the only female chef in the French contingent, but also the only person of color on a recent visit of French chefs to the U.S.

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VIDEO: One-on-one with Naomi Campbell

British model Naomi Campbell speaks about her childhood, her early breakthrough into modeling and how her lifestyle caused her to take time out from the industry, confront her demons and consider her future.

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Zimbabwe-born, UK raised model finds fame

Meet the new girl: Nyasha Natonhodze is a good Christian girl, just like her grandmother taught her.

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VIDEO: UK Uganda-born designer gaining fans

Award winning North London based Ugandan-born fashion designer José Hendo is quickly gaining prominence, less than year after she launched her own label. Check out her 2012 Spring/Summer collection here.

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VIDEO: Rising model stars in new UK TV show

Rising model Leomie Anderson will have to work twice as hard as her white peers to succeed. She is one of the new faces featured in UK's Channel 4 behind-the-scenes show, "The Model Agency." Watch the trailer and click on MORE to read story about Anderson.

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VIDEO: Afro-Austrian wins 2011 Next Topmodel

Lydia Nnenna Obute, a 17-year-old Austrian of Nigerian origin, has been named Austria's next Topmodel 2011, based on Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model. See her journey to victory here.

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VIDEO: French model expands reach

An interview with French model and actress Noemie Lenoir about her clothing line and launching a new perfume named after her with fab Afro-French make-up line Black Up.

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VIDEO: French model is rising New York star

Anais Mali was born in Nice, France to a Malian father and Polish mother. Now the young model is looking for stardom on the other side of the Atlantic. Find out about her journey in this video.

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VIDEO: Young chef takes Paris by storm

Born in Senegal, Rougui Dia has become a well-known chef in France, where she commands the kitchen at the restaurant owned by venerable caviar house Petrossian and mixes traditional African cuisine with European flavours.

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EXCLUSIVE: Paris' shopping secrets

Shopping in Paris is every fashionista's dream. Beyond the famous fashion landmarks there are many shops you could miss. Find out which stops to make.

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VIDEO: Moscow to teach expats rules of the game

Special guidelines for foreigners will be developed by Moscow authorities to help the new residents fit in. The new "code of conduct" will include simple rules about behavior concerning such issues as food preparation, religious practices, clothing, and languages.

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Yelena Khanga's very Russian life

Yelena Khanga is one of Russia's best-known black citizens. The popular host of a top-rated 1990s chat show -- "Pro Eto," (About That) -- she became one of the few black faces regularly seen on Russian television.

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VIDEO: UK designer doc details rise to fame

Charismatic Ghanaian-born Savile Row designer, Ozwald Boateng, has outfitted men like Will Smith, Richard Branson, and Brad Pitt. Now a new documentary called A Man's Story details his rise to fame. View a clip here.

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VIDEO: UK chef's Caribbean treats

Jamaican-born Brit celebrity chef Levi Roots knows how to cook that's for sure. Famous for his Reggae Reggae Sauce, he's working on some mouth-watering spiced mackerel with green bananas in this episode of his cooking show Caribbean Food Made Easy.

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VIDEO: Model Aminata Niara lights up Paris

Meet Senegalese/French model Aminata Niara a star on Paris' runways. Discovered by fashion designer Alber Elbaz in 2006, she has since worked for some of the world's top designers.

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VIDEO: Gambian-Swedish model is looking good

Swedish born Sabina Karlsson began her career as a skinny model before becoming a plus size one. In this interview the 2006 runner up in Scandinavia's Next Top Model discusses the transition and her discovery that bigger means better for her.

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VIDEO: The black farmer's stance

Jamaican-born Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones is a country farmer in rural UK who is not just building a food empire but is also making a name for himself in politics. Meet the Black Farmer.

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French celebrity chef launches new book

Meet French chef Babette De Rozieres, owner of the sumptuous restaurant La Table de Babette in Paris. The busy entrepreneur, latest French-language cookbook is called "La Bonne Cuisine de Babette." English only speakers should try her famous cookbook "Creole."

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VIDEO: Rising star Tolula Adeyemi

Spotted in London's Topshop at 17 and currently signed to "Profile Model Management," British model Tolula Adeyemi has worked with a bevy of top photographers and designers, and appeared in "British Vogue," "Vanity Fair" and more.

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VIDEO:British racing superstar's early days

British Formula One racing superstar Lewis Hamilton won the Canadian Grand Prix for the second time in four years, on June 13. Meet the 12-year-old Hamilton in this excerpt from a documentary made about his pioneering achievements.

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VIDEO: A truly Swedish beauty

An interview with Somali Swedish model - Hawa Ahmed, winner of Sweden's Top Model in 2007. The Stockholm resident counts models Iman and Waris Dirie among her inspirations.

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London model is on the rise

Twenty-year-old, Erika Lucas has been signed by model agency Select, home to Helena Christiansen, Caprice and Black model Kiara (from the Gap adverts).

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Motherland: A Genetic Journey

Part one of a fascinating documentary in which two sisters and one brother, all descendants of slaves now living in the UK, investigate their genetic origins.

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Italy's 'little Senegal'

In the foothills of the Italian Alps, hidden among row after neat row of wooden-shuttered chalets is the Residence Prealpino, where overcrowded, chaotic Dakar has been recreated in suburban Europe.

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Senegalese-born baker wins France’s best baguette award

Just want goes into baking the perfect French baguette. Ask baker, Djibril Bodian. Born in Senegal Bodian beat out scores of others to claim the coveted prize in 2010. Hs bread graced the presidential table in Paris' grand Elysee Palace.

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Milan furniture fair features African designers

To kick things off, here's some photos of Moroso's M'Afrique installation in the Italian Superbrand's showroom on Via Pontaccio, designed by New York based designer Stephen Burks.

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