On December 1st, I held my annual awards ceremony, The Baton Awards 2023.
Co-founder and Chief Editor: A Beacon of Resilience at Black Wall St. Media For those immersed in the world of Black Wall St. Media, the story of its Co-founder and Chief Editor is one that resonates with tenacity, resilience, and determination. Hers is a testament to facing life's adversities and transforming them into a powerful mission that drives the core of this groundbreaking platform. Endowed with a life journey that many would describe as challenging, she has confronted and navigated myriad obstacles, from personal setbacks to professional hurdles. Yet, she has emerged not as a victim but as a beacon of strength and inspiration. A tumultuous past relationship that escalated into a harrowing stalking experience, and the eventual attempt on her life, could have broken many. But for her, it became a clarion call to change, to stand tall, and to make a difference. The untimely loss of her mother, whom she fondly remembers as the 'foundation stone' of her life, further fuelled her determination. Attending a funeral attended by over a thousand individuals mourning her mother, she realized the power of leaving a legacy that benefits and uplifts others. Empowered by her personal narrative and a passion for social change, she delved into the realms of psychology and empowerment. What emerged was not just a survivor but a 'Social Change-maker'. She pioneered the inception of the first Social Change PR Agency specializing in diversity marketing and race relations, thereby cementing her place as a frontrunner in advocating for change. At Black Wall St. Media, as the Co-founder and Chief Editor, she brings this vast reservoir of experiences, insights, and an indomitable spirit. She has transformed the platform into a beacon for those seeking empowerment, change, and a voice. Her role isn't limited to just editorial oversight; she embodies the very ethos of Black Wall St. Media, making it a space where stories of resilience, empowerment, and social change are not just narrated but celebrated. In the corridors of Black Wall St. Media, she stands tall as a reminder that challenges are not setbacks but stepping stones, and that every individual, no matter their past, can be architects of profound social change.
On December 1st, I held my annual awards ceremony, The Baton Awards 2023.
Unveiling the Truth About Social Cause Leadership!
We’re quickly coming to the end of 2021, and I wonder if I’m speaking for everyone when I say that this year has been… a strange one. With life slowly resuming back to normal, time seems to have sped up.
Here we go again. Black History Month has only just ended, and we have been served a major blow this week with the despicable actions of police officers Jeffer and Lewis. It’s hard to forget the brutal murders of sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman in a park in north-west London on the 7th June last year. It is quite frankly disgusting to imagine that Metropolitan police officers pleaded guilty on Tuesday to sharing photographs of Bibaa and Nicole’s slain corpses and making degrading and insulting comments on WhatsApp about the bodies they were supposed to be guarding.
I have noticed that two things happen when society lives through times of rapid change, as we have been doing for some time. The first is that our need to be inspired grows, the second is that our ability to be an inspiration is manifested. As we shift into the final few weeks of summer (can you believe that?) and navigate the ever-changing COVID plans and updates, I feel we’re all in need of a news platform that understands that too.
Since I sat down to write my welcome piece, our focus at Black Wall St. Media to promote news of common interest to create and facilitate positive narratives on the diaspora, has not been short of material.
As a psychologist, journalist, strategist, empowerment ambassador and the CEO of several platforms, companies, and a charity; each of them has inclusion, diversity, justice, social cause, and intersectionality at their core.