Black women serving within the UK’s uniformed services are speaking with honesty, courage and urgency. The 100 Voices Survey Report from Women in the Shade shines a light on the lived realities behind the badge — exposing the cultural and structural barriers that continue to affect wellbeing, progression and trust across policing, fire, ambulance and military services.
February did not whisper, it exposed.
From the BAFTA stage to global politics, from representation to real power, this month forced uncomfortable conversations into the open. In this Editor’s Letter, Dr Diahanne Rhiney interrogates visibility, hierarchy, solidarity, and the cost of performative progress.
If you care about power, equity, and the responsibility of independent Black media, this is a reflection you won’t want to miss.
1. Reflective & Powerful
Stephen Lawrence’s murder didn’t just reveal injustice — it exposed a nation’s reflection. On #StephenLawrenceDay, we ask: have we honoured the mandate his legacy demands?
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT;
Celebrating Dr. Angela Herbert MBE this #BlackHistoryMonth! Over 37 years in the Criminal Justice System, Angela’s passion for change has transformed countless lives.
Champion for equity and hope.
Chair of the Violent Crime Prevention Board.
MBE awardee in 2008 for her outstanding contributions.
Let’s honor her legacy! Here’s to a more equitable, just, and hopeful future. ; Celebrate, share, and be inspired! #DrAngelaHerbert
