Jacqueline Roberts: Bringing Caribbean Heritage to Life
Jacqueline Roberts has spent more than two decades creating opportunities for people to learn about, participate in and…
Jenny Gordon: Making Southampton’s Elders Feel Valued
Jenny Gordon brings warmth, care and a sense of belonging to the Priory Road Community Group in Southampton….
Jeredyne Jestina Stanley: Helping Women Learn, Connect and Be Heard
Jeredyne Jestina Stanley is a selfless and caring person who puts the needs of others before her own….
Junior Mohammed: Serving Peckham with Compassion
Junior Mohammed has created change through service, compassion and an unwavering commitment to the community of Southwark. …
Ludwig Ramsey: A Life of Service in Chesterfield
The story of Ludwig “Lud” Ramsey can be traced through several different forms of public service. He has…
Olivier Tsemo: Bringing Communities Together in Sheffield
Olivier Tsemo’s contribution to British society is reflected in the people he supports, the partnerships he builds and…
Professor Dawn Edge: Making Mental Health Care More Inclusive
Professor Dawn Edge’s passion for reducing inequalities in access to care and outcomes for Black communities is at…
Professor Diane Ashiru-Oredope: Protecting Health, Championing Equity
Professor Diane Ashiru-Oredope is one of the UK’s most influential public health leaders, whose work has had a…
Samantha Torindo: Advocacy Rooted in Action
Samantha Torindo’s work connects the realities faced by individuals with the decisions made in courtrooms, organisations and policy…
Douglas Hamandishe: Black Leadership. Community Pride. Lasting Legacy
Douglas Hamandishe has spent much of his working life serving others. Before becoming Mayor of Medway, he worked…
Sergeant Afua Amponsa -Taking Up Space and Leaving the Door Open
Sergeant Afua Amponsa was nominated for Honouring Black Britain 2026 in recognition of her service, leadership and commitment…
Susan Pitter – Giving Our Stories Their Place in History
Susan Pitter is an outstanding cultural heritage producer, curator, community leader and champion of Black British history whose…
Tony Fairweather: A Life Celebrating Our Stories
Tony Fairweather’s contribution to Black British culture can be seen in the writers he has championed, the stages…
Trevor Blackman: Turning Conversation into Opportunity
Trevor Blackman believes that conversation can change lives—but only when people are genuinely heard. Across more than two…
Zarah Henry: Creating Opportunities Through Heaven’s Delights
Zarah Henry is a 17-year-old entrepreneur, leader and role model who is using her voice, creativity and business…
Charmaine Simpson: Filling the Missing Pages of History
When Charmaine Simpson speaks about Black history, she speaks about something living: knowledge that belongs in classrooms, museums,…
James Barnor: Honouring the People Who Shaped His Remarkable Life
It was an absolute honour to attend James Barnor’s exhibition at the October Gallery. Witnessing such an inspirational…
Dr Jak Beula – Nubian Jak
Walk through Britain and much of its history can be read on its walls. Plaques and monuments reveal…
Professor Sir Patrick Vernon – Fighting for Windrush, Equality and Justice
For years, Patrick campaigned for a permanent national day recognising the contribution of the Windrush Generation and their…
Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE – A Lifetime of Work for Racial Equality in Wales
Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE has worked across community organisations, education, policing and government to advance racial equality in…
