As we celebrate Black History Month, we honour the incredible legacy of George Rhoden—a trailblazing leader whose 30+ years in the Metropolitan Police Service reshaped policing and community engagement. From tackling serious crime to mentoring disadvantaged youth, George’s commitment to justice, diversity, and empowerment has left a lasting impact. His story is one of resilience, leadership, and a lifelong dedication to creating a more inclusive world
Celebrating the incredible legacy of Daphne Steele, the first Black matron in the NHS. Her groundbreaking achievements in nursing and midwifery paved the way for diversity and inclusion in healthcare, inspiring generations of nurses to come.
June was a whirlwind of events and important milestones. From the upcoming 2024 elections to celebrating Windrush Day and highlighting some truly inspiring stories, there’s so much to reflect on. Plus, an incredible performance by Chaka Khan brought some much-needed joy!
Dive into our latest edition for all this and more. Let’s stay informed, engaged, and ready to make a difference!
Discover the inspiring story of Mildred Blount, a pioneering African-American milliner who broke barriers in early 20th-century New York City and Hollywood. From designing for high-society weddings to creating iconic hats for “Gone with the Wind,”
Celebrating our heritage while paving the way for future generations! Join us as we champion equity and empower Black entrepreneurs. Together, we can break barriers and build a thriving community.
Let’s talk about the missing #BeKind movement for Black and Brown women.
Join us on a journey through the remarkable life of Rudolph Dunbar, a luminary conductor, clarinetist, and composer who broke racial barriers and left an indelible mark on the world of music. From his humble beginnings in British Guyana to historic milestones on the world stage, Dunbar’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and dedication to showcasing the talent of Black musicians. Let’s celebrate his legacy and the transformative power of music!
Join me on a journey inspired by Janice Bryant Howroyd, the trailblazing entrepreneur who went from a pioneer of desegregation to founding a multibillion-dollar enterprise, The ACT-1 Group. Let’s celebrate resilience, triumph over adversity, and the limitless possibilities of dreams pursued with determination.
How a group of black female social workers are using a reflective model of group supervision to provide each other with the tools to challenge racism in their workplaces
The room was packed with black, female social workers, practice educators and lecturers listening and conversing openly, unfiltered.
Within the safety of each other’s company, they spoke of missed promotions, enduring racist remarks from professionals, feeling alienated, their traumas and the barriers they met when creating black female-only spaces.
By now, it’s likely common knowledge that race is a social construct, with racism as its unfortunate byproduct. The roots of the “American plantation system” were embedded during the Age of Enlightenment, a period marked by scientific progress that paradoxically gave rise to unfounded discriminatory beliefs about European superiority.
