Jo Reynolds had her sights on becoming a fashion designer when she was accepted as a student at the prestigious London College of Fashion way back in the 90s. But when the opportunity arose to study fashion journalism and promotion, Jo took a detour and grasped the opening with both hands. Two decades later and …
Committing her Life to Building Bridges and Communities in Kent “A country that appreciates diversity will always progress,” says Christine Locke, the founder and CEO of Diversity House, the charity she set up in Sittingbourne, Kent to tackle the rising concerns the community was facing after an influx of people from the ethnic minorities …
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Growth and Diversity: Meeting needs, seizing opportunities According to a new paper published by the Diversity and Inclusion Business Council (DIBC) last month women and ethnic minority led businesses are still not making the grade in terms of their performance against other groups in the UK. Yet the story is not all gloom as they …
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Interview by JD Douglas It’s not often that I interview somebody for whom I have great admiration but know nothing about. On the wall I see a picture of the Queen receiving my subject but first let me introduce her. My name is Clariscia Gill Tell me what you do exactly and what’s your profession? …
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SOPHIA JACKSON started Afridiziak News in 2008. In this no holds bar audio interview she speaks of the inevitable struggle of getting noticed and acceptance in the ruthless world of Theatre Marketing. Through sheer persistence and staying power Sophia now runs one of the leading marketing companies for Diversity Theatre Productions. She gives …
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REIMA BAKER worked professionally as a banker for many years at Lloyds Bank in the international currency department. Looking for a change of career she tried working with young actors at the Anna Scher Drama School. In this audio interview she talks of how she changed career midway to becoming one of the leading Black Female …
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It was a night to remember, the opening performance of Derek Walcott’s Epic dramatised poem Omeros. A strong two hander cast of Joseph Marcell and Joan Iyiola directed by Bill Buckhurst. The three provided the on stage magic. JD Douglas had been asked by the Globe to stage a St. Lucian night. Well …
Amanda Bedzrah is living testament that miracles do happen. Having lived through the ordeal of a life shattered by sexual abuse, Amanda raised herself to set up a ‘not for profit’ organisation to help other women in the same situation here in UK and in Africa. She is also a qualified project manager, leading …
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It was another evening of celebration, joy and triumph for 11 young people in Medway as they received awards from the Medway African and Caribbean Association (MACA) for their achievements in several categories including education, arts, sports, citizenship and achieving positive outcomes. The ceremony was held at the Britannia Theatre on Friday 6th November. …
By Honouring the Memory of her Daughter and the Achievements of Young People in Medway Turning tragedy into a triumphant celebration of life is how Carol Stewart wishes to remember the year 2015 when the sudden passing of her daughter Safiya Mae Stewart from an epilepsy attack could have thrown her into a spiral of …
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