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….
Honouring Black Britain 2026
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…
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…
Sergeant Afua Amponsa -Taking Up Space and Leaving the Door Open
She speaks to Black History Month Magazine about her unexpected journey into the British Army, the importance of…
