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Author / Iola Killian

Cover Girls of the Anti-Apartheid

Once described as the “Hollywood of Black South Africa”, in 1951, Sophiatown, Johannesburg was one of the last surviving multiracial neighbourhoods of Apartheid and a symbol of resistance against a racist regime. It was here where the writers of DRUM magazine found their beat and South Africa’s Black celebrities and entertainment found their spotlight. It’s…

Dream of Relocating to a Sleepy French Village? Do a Taste-Test First

Nestled in the lush green hills of Eastern France, in a village untouched by time, Selina Göldi is preparing a feast. Not in the empty halls of a château, nor the industrial kitchen of a restaurant, but from her cozy little home on the banks of the River Saône. Bouillabaisse bubbles on the stove as…
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Paris Summer Events & Inspiration Guide

Just when we thought we’d be spending the summer of 2020 suntanning from our windowsills, life has returned to the streets once again and Paris has been liberated. While social distancing measures remain in place for the safety of all Parisians, our beloved restaurants, bars, and museums have been given the go-ahead to reopen. For…

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An Introductory Guide to Black Paris

The Black Lives Matter movement has opened our eyes in so many ways. It plays a crucial role in upholding the living history of a different side of Paris. This week, Keyholders joined me on Zoom for an introductory Black History Tour through Paris, – one that belonged to Black America’s own “Lost Generation” of…
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