women of colour

COSMETIC CHEMISTRY CONNECTIONS (A NEW INITIATIVE ENCOURAGING YOUNG WOMEN OF COLOUR TO STUDY CHEMISTRY)

Cosmetic Chemistry Connections is a new initiative launching on October 30 that has been set up to encourage young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to study chemistry at University. We live in a beauty obsessed world which is ruled by advances in beauty products and treatments where not a week goes by without the launch of a new anti-ageing cream or Botox treatment. Unfortunately this is not reflected in the classroom where girls trail behind boys in STEM (science, technology, engineering) subjects. Cosmetic Chemistry Connections is the brainchild of Madeka Panchoo, Managing []

UK EVENT: THE I’M POSSIBLE CONVERSATION (JUNE 15TH)

The long awaited first event entitled The I’mPOSSIBLE conversation is a groundbreaking, intimate event that gives a platform for various women of colour to share their journey on how they became POSSIBLE. It will be hosted by our favourite Eastenders funny woman, Tameka Empson (Kim Fox) and the panel members are: Bonnie Greer OBE – art critic, author and recognised from BBC Question Time appearance opposing BNP leader; Nick Griffin. Angie LeMar – Legendary comedienne, actress and playwright. Charlene White – ITV []