Butterfly Magazine - Issue 16

Lionesses of Africa Vol. 1 Issue 16 7th August 2020

Jeanette Young

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DISRUPTOR

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UNITED TO CHANGE AND INSPIRE

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Jeanette Young

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Emancipation

United To Change And Inspire

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What’s on the Screen?

Eating

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Freedom is Mine with Fayida

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The Black Star Liner 6

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The Disruptor

Editorial Researcher Tasina J. Lewis Marketing Team Marvin Osemwegie — Marketing Director Michael Brown — Social Media Analyst Financial Strategic Advisor Nastassia Hedge-Whyte, MAAT, ACCA,ICAJ Regular Features Rhea Delaney (London) Joshua Grant aka Sports Arrow (London) Fayida Jailler (UK) Bakita Kasadha (UK & Uganda) Chi-Chi Osemwegie (London)

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Laughter, Good For The Soul

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EDITORIAL TEAM Karen Ferrari Simone Scott-Sawyer

Graphics Butterfly logo by Wayne Powell (Jamaica)

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Editor-in-Chief Beverley Cooper-Chambers

Design Editor Rusdi Saleh

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THE BUTTERFLY MAAG TEAM

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THE LIBRARY

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What’s on the Screen?

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Freedom is Mine

Bolivia

BY FAYIDA JAILLER

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lthough the exact size of the African diaspora in Bolivia is unknown, there are estimated to be at least 25,000 Afro-Bolivians today. They predominantly live in Las Yungas, a narrow passage of forest situated on the eastern slope of the Andes Mountains.

Villages with high Black populations include Coroico, Mururata, Chicaloma, Calacala, Coscoma, and Irupana. Due to hazardous roads, steep terrain and rock slides, these communities remain largely cut of from the rest of Bolivia, despite being less than 150 miles away from La Paz, the cultural capital of the country. AfroBolivians speak a mixture of Spanish and the indigenous language Aymara, and are mostly of the Roman Catholic faith.

As was the case in so many Latin American countries during the Spanish colonial period, from the mid-1500s onwards enslaved Africans were trafficked to Bolivia to replace the enslaved indigenous workforce whose numbers dramatically dropped due to disease, war and the brutality of the Spanish regime. They were put to work in the silver mines of Potosí, where they endured appalling conditions including cave-ins, explosions and toxic fumes, which led to high mortality rates.

Slavery was abolished in Bolivia in 1825, when the country declared its independence from Spain. The Afro-Bolivian population largely relocated to Las Yungas region, where they intermarried with the indigenous Aymara population. This led to the fusion of AfroAymaran dress, music, food and customs that remain a staple of Afro-Bolivian culture to this day.

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One of the most visible legacies of African culture in Bolivia is the Saya music of the AfroBolivian community.

Saya music blends Andean instruments with African drums and other percussive instruments.

Both historically and today, AfroBolivians are often gravely overlooked and marginalised by the Bolivian government. Bolivia is the second poorest country in Latin America after Haiti, and Afro-Bolivians are disproportionately affected. It was only in 2007 that the Bolivian government recognised AfroBolivians as a distinct cultural group, and it was as late as 2010 when a law was passed actually criminalizing racism and discrimination.

That having been said, Afro-Bolivians are incredibly proud of their African heritage and have worked hard to preserve their culture. The Afro-Bolivian community even has its own king, traditionally from the town of Mururata, a title which is passed down the generations – the current King is Julio Pinedo.

September is Afro-Bolivian month, and the 23rd of September is Bolivia’s National Day of Afro-Bolivian Culture and People.

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She brought us entertaining articles like ‘I dated a Trump supporter’, and ‘Dear Black Man’, ‘Black People and Mental Health’, and last week we enjoyed her short film Angela’s Awakening and now she’s done it again.

Good morning, FB family!!! I have some very exciting news to share with you. It’s amazing how much your life can change in 9 months!!!

I’ve been selected to participate in a new and potentially life changing screenplay competition called, Flip The Script Filmmaking Competition.

Think, “America’s Next Top Model,” but for writers.

My ask: please like their page and get ready to vote for me during the challenges. Audience engagement is 20% of my score, so I need all hands on deck!!! There are 13 participants from all over the country, and I’m honored to say that I know two of them personally. At the end of the competition, 3 finalists will be selected to go on and have their script fully funded and produced by a team of professionals in CHICAGO!!!

Thank you all for being a part of my journey and on on August 14th, let’s show them how team Driskell does it!!!

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Sheer desperation and a sense of urgency drove Millicent to abandon her childhood home in Jamaica and flee with her younger brother, Leopold, to the United Kingdom. Years later, after many tribulations, despair, hope, and achievement, she returns to the land of her birth. Confronted with a changed society, she comes to the rude awakening that things are far from what she had envisioned.

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Butterfly Maag in Conversation with

Jeanette Young

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By Chi Chi Osemwegie

hen you approach interviewing people you admire, it’s unpredictable. I mean, you do your research but you never know what reception you are going to get. Over the last few years, Jeanette Young’s star has been continuously rising.

Most notably, after styling The Kingdom Choir for their performance at The Royal Wedding, Jeanette has taken the fashion world by storm giving us outfit inspiration for every occasion and slaying with her signature style. I wanted to know more about her and find out more about the woman, not just the Designer & Stylist. As a young aspiring Designer, I can honestly say that Jeanette is a breath of fresh air. She was warm, raw, candid and honest about her experiences and earnest in her wish to help people. I expected to discuss her journey within the fashion industry and her trajectory of success. It was so much more, so much depth, so much laughter, and grace - of which I am thankful for. Wishing you all the best Jeanette, greatness lies in your path.

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BM: When did your interest in fashion begin?

I think it mainly comes from my mum. She was into fashion she loved shopping and always had the latest styles. So I got that from her if I’m honest. I just had a flair for fashion because I had grown up around it.

BM: Can you tell us a little bit about your journey? How did you get started?

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and growing up around it. My mum was very stylish. During secondary school, I liked Art, I was good at drawing and continued that into college.

At college, I did a BTEC in Fashion Design at a college called Westminster College. After that, I went to the London College of Fashion and studied Product Development for the Fashion Industry. I suppose it started from there.

I did a placement year at a company called Fake London, and the work I did there was heavily production based, I was involved with pattern cutting, fabric sourcing and fabric testing. I worked closely with the Production Manager. That experience opened up my horizons, and I understood there was more to fashion than just design.

Then, I fell pregnant with my son in my third year, so I took a year out and went on to finish my course. I’ve skipped a bit but my consultant suggested I should go into garment technology because it was more flexible and I could work with the designers and the buyers. I got my first job as a Junior Garment Technologist at French Connection. I then moved over to River Island, House of Fraser, Karen Millen and ASOS. Since Asymmetric then, I’ve never looked back.

Hem Dress But I always had the desire with Feathers to design. About four years £410.00 ago, I thought, are grown up now, so I have the opportunity to start my own business. I had reached a senior level as a Garment Technologist, so I could work when I needed to if I was low on cash and it worked out great for me cause I was never out of work. In 2016, I started to think about my own business and then in 2017, I launched my brand.

BM: How would you describe the dynamic of contracting and also having your own business? What would you say to someone who wants to do the same?

For me, I think it’s a brilliant idea. Until you are ready for your business to fully finance you. I like it because it keeps me informed. When I am going into these companies, I am always learning about the latest technology and/or what the latest trends are that I can use within my business to move forward. It is great for networking! A lot of my relationships with my manufacturers are longstanding because of my experience. I can give them added support. I met a key manufacturer

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while I was working at Karen Millen. Sometimes, if you’re not in the know and don’t know who to connect to, it can be a challenging industry to penetrate.

BM: What advice would you give to someone who wants to go into fashion but doesn’t have the contacts? How can they push forward?

My, my! You have to be a good talker. If you have a manufacturer that you are speaking to, you have to talk your way into that relationship.

Be confident in who you are, how you can help them. You have to be friendly and approachable while having a listening ear.

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BM: How do you think fashion has changed over the time you have been in the industry?

The fashion industry is more conscious now, and I think it’s a good thing in terms of social, environmental, and economic factors. A lot of brands are saying it’s about having a story and a purpose behind it. How are you helping the community? Even more so with the Black Lives Matter movement there is a push towards being more diverse in their approach. But it’s crazy that in the 21st century, a lot of black people are still not recognised for the excellence of their craft and also what they do. But that seems to be changing, and I think it’s a good thing.

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Alex got a place in the UK's Premier Athletics Club Birchfield Harriers at age 15. Alex got into all the Youth Development teams in 2019 and she was called to compete in middle league competitions which are for seniors. In 2018 and 2019 Alex represented South Birmingham schools twice in athletics.

She went on to represent West Midlands schools at Mason Trophy Inter Counties Schools Championships in 2019 in the 300m Hurdles. She has competed in ​England Athletics' national championships twice. Alex now studies French, Russian and Latin at A Levels.

Ricardo is an ambitious young man from Handsworth Birmingham who was scouted for West Bromwich Albion F.C. Reserves and Academy.

He spends long hours training and playing football. He has an immense passion for football.

Join us as we talk about football and future goals!

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FOOTY FACTS Arthur Wharton was the world’s first black professional footballer.

Walter Tull was one of Britain’s first black professional footballers. Despite the poorest of backgrounds, he also became Britain’s first black army officer to command white troops Jack Leslie - was the only professional black player in England during his time with Plymouth Argyle (1921-1934). He was set to become the first non-white player to represent England at international level.

He was denied the opportunity when selectors were made aware that he was “a man of colour”.

Laurie Cunningham - The third player in West Brom’s Three Degrees, Cunningham was the first black player to represent England at any level (in an Under-21 friendly vs Scotland in 1977). An extremely talented left winger, Cunningham’s brilliant form for West Brom. In the late 1970s he moved to Real Madrid. He was the first British player to sign for Real.

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY Name: Ricardo Nicknames: Cardo Fav place you visited?: Jamaica Fav music artist: Lil Mosey and Lil TJay Fav colour: Purple Likes: Plantain Dislikes: Fish

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surprising appearance at Chigwell’s training ground shocked the football world! He is considered a Premier League great after his success at Manchester City. They won the Premier League three times and he made 230 appearances, 59 goals and 35 assists.

The 37-year-old’s contract in China is expiring and he is without a club.

Yaya Touré is a phenomenal player with amazing ability. Born in Bouaké, Ivory Coast, he came from a poor family and found football as something to help him escape from poverty.

Yaya and his brother, Kolo Touré, both took the footballing path. Yaya’s first club was ASEC Mimosas where he helped them to win the Ivory Coast Premier Division. With his peculiar fashion of wearing no football boots, Yaya became a popular name on the national scouts’ lips. In 2001, he got a move to Belgium team KSK Beveren. With his reputation growing rapidly he secured a trial at Arsenal within two years.

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already playing at Arsenal, however, his lackluster performance and no permit meant he was not signed. In later years he would join a Ukrainian side named Metalurh Donetsk, followed by a move to the Greek side Olympiacos in 2005 and gained attention as he was playing in the Champions League. In addition, Yaya played well in all three of the Group stage matches of the World Cup 2006 which increased his popularity even more.

This earned him a big move to Monaco in 2006, after only being at Olympiakos for one year! This trend wouldn’t stop!

After mastering the game at Monaco he found himself in 2007 playing for Barcelona after being bought for £8,000,000! Alongside big football names such as Ronaldinho, Xavi, Thierry Henry and Lionel Messi he was now part of the elite.

This team would then go on to be considered one of the greatest football teams of all-time.

Producing magic for Barcelona over 3 years he made his way to England in 2010 when Manchester City bought him for £27,000,000.

Where he would do wonders for the club with his most famous season being 2013/14 with 20 goals and 9 assists, playing in midfield!

With his career winding down by 2018 he found himself without a club. He joined Olympiakos again for 6 months. Then in 2019, he would join the Chinese side Qingdao Huanghai for a year. A man who started with very little was able to form a phenomenal career and family.

Not ready to hang his boots up yet Yaya made an appearance at Leyton Orient’s training ground.

It is unlikely he’ll get a formal deal there but who knows what could happen!

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