Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr: The Campaigner Who Became Northern Ireland’s First Black Mayor
Long before Lilian Seenoi-Barr entered politics, she understood that leadership begins with taking action. Born and raised in…
Black History Features
WATCH: Black History Month Resource Pack 2026
Bring Black History Month to life with exhibition, educational, audio and digital resources created for schools, workplaces and…
Claudine Reid: Seeing Potential in People
A simple conversation with Claudine Reid can turn into a profitable business. She sees potential in every person…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Interview with Ian Thomas CBE, Town Clerk and Chief Executive of the City of London Corporation
For Black History Month 2026, Jerome Williams, Director of EDI at City Bridge Foundation, speaks with Ian about…
Dr Wanda Wyporska: Honouring Communities, History and the Power of Being Heard
When Dr Wanda Wyporska speaks about community, she is careful not to use the word in the singular. …
A Fireside Chat with Professor Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE
Professor Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE has spent much of her life challenging assumptions about who belongs in science and…
Glenice Allison -Helping Others Feel Seen, Supported and Valued
Glenice is a true superstar who embodies the spirit of service, community advocacy and transformational change that sits…
Councillor Rahima Farah – Building Trust, Bringing Communities Together
It is with great pride that I celebrate Councillor Rahima Farah, whose leadership and community commitment have made…
Patrick Burrows – Fighting, Smiling and Determined
Patrick has lived in Wembley, North London, all his life. Many people know him through his work as…
Tase Oputu: Leading Pharmacy into a New Era
Tase Oputu’s election as the first President of the Royal College of Pharmacy in 2026 marked a significant…
