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“The Duke and Duchess’s list of trailblazers, recognised for challenging prejudice and their positive contribution to British life” https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/bhm-next-gen-trailblazers-full-list-a4560326.html
Dr Nicola Rollock (L) nominated by campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence
“Her latest work w/in the UK is looking at how many black women are professors in this country.Nicola’s passionate about the critical role of education to inspire young black women to achieve their potential”
“Her latest work w/in the UK is looking at how many black women are professors in this country.Nicola’s passionate about the critical role of education to inspire young black women to achieve their potential”
Disability campaigner Danielle Oreoluwa Jinadu nominated by Maro Itoje, England rugby player
“Danielle is a young British Nigerian woman, who has been campaigning the government to change the laws to make life more accessible for disabled people within Britain.“
“Danielle is a young British Nigerian woman, who has been campaigning the government to change the laws to make life more accessible for disabled people within Britain.“
Omar Ansah-Awuah nominated by Ashley Banjo, Diversity star
“Omar started a street dance collective called IMD Legion in 2010. It is based in East London and the aim was to give young people a chance to believe in themselves and trust they can do whatever they put their mind to.”
“Omar started a street dance collective called IMD Legion in 2010. It is based in East London and the aim was to give young people a chance to believe in themselves and trust they can do whatever they put their mind to.”
Terroll Lewis nominated by Karl Lokko, activist
“Terrol Lewis was previously heavily involved in gangs. He’s a point of reference for reform in the community. He has almost single handedly stimulated a well being culture for young black men and women in Lambeth.”
“Terrol Lewis was previously heavily involved in gangs. He’s a point of reference for reform in the community. He has almost single handedly stimulated a well being culture for young black men and women in Lambeth.”
Writer and poet Henry Stone
nominated by George The Poet
“He’s a 24-year-old poet from South London, and has persisted through personal tragedy to make the case for change.”
nominated by George The Poet
“He’s a 24-year-old poet from South London, and has persisted through personal tragedy to make the case for change.”
Andrew Campbell nominated by Trevor Rose, charity CEO
“He runs and is the head of our local community black radio station in Nottingham. He builds people up. He doesn’t stand to tear them down. With him here in Notts, I know we have a chance of having a better future.”
“He runs and is the head of our local community black radio station in Nottingham. He builds people up. He doesn’t stand to tear them down. With him here in Notts, I know we have a chance of having a better future.”
Sade Banks nominated by Kwame Kwei-Armah, director of the Young Vic Theatre
“I nominated Sade Banks, because, well as our country enters debates around equality & inclusion certainly in my sector there’s 1 name that is called over & over again to help us negotiate this moment“
“I nominated Sade Banks, because, well as our country enters debates around equality & inclusion certainly in my sector there’s 1 name that is called over & over again to help us negotiate this moment“
Liv Little nominated by Booker Prize-winner Bernardine Evaristo
“[ @gal-dem] has grown exponentially into a cultural force. It makes a bold, uncompromising & imaginative intervention into current affairs & important social issues from the POV of...young women & non-binary POC.”
![Liv Little nominated by Booker Prize-winner Bernardine Evaristo“[ @gal-dem] has grown exponentially into a cultural force. It makes a bold, uncompromising & imaginative intervention into current affairs & important social issues from the POV of...young women & non-binary POC.”](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjRSNmWU0AA4TCd.jpg "Liv Little nominated by Booker Prize-winner Bernardine Evaristo“[ @gal-dem] has grown exponentially into a cultural force. It makes a bold, uncompromising & imaginative intervention into current affairs & important social issues from the POV of...young women & non-binary POC.”")
“[ @gal-dem] has grown exponentially into a cultural force. It makes a bold, uncompromising & imaginative intervention into current affairs & important social issues from the POV of...young women & non-binary POC.”
Radio presenter & activist Swarzy Macaly nominated by Lord Woolley, activist
“Swarzy Macaly to me epitomises a young black British role model.She’s dynamic.She’s always wanting to give young people a voice...She wanted me to be answerable to young ppl abt what we do in politics”
“Swarzy Macaly to me epitomises a young black British role model.She’s dynamic.She’s always wanting to give young people a voice...She wanted me to be answerable to young ppl abt what we do in politics”
Pat Levy & her son Nathaniel
nominated by Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, minister
“Since the death of young Robert Levy...the family have committed themselves to try & reduce knife crime & youth violence.They go into schools where they run workshops, do assemblies & provide mentoring.”
nominated by Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, minister
“Since the death of young Robert Levy...the family have committed themselves to try & reduce knife crime & youth violence.They go into schools where they run workshops, do assemblies & provide mentoring.”
Co-founder of UK Black Pride Moud Goba nominated by Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, also co-founder UK Black Pride
“I’m really proud to count Moud as a sister, comrade, colleague and friend, and think many could learn from the example she sets.”
“I’m really proud to count Moud as a sister, comrade, colleague and friend, and think many could learn from the example she sets.”
5 Girls founder and women’s activist Tina Pokuaah nominated by Afua Hirsch, writer
“Tina is deeply passionate about the struggles of girls and women, who works tirelessly to educate, inspire and empower others and give them a voice.”
“Tina is deeply passionate about the struggles of girls and women, who works tirelessly to educate, inspire and empower others and give them a voice.”
Producer Tobi Kyeremateng
nominated by Clara Amfo, radio presenter
“I am proudly nominating as a change-maker during this month of Oct. But make no mistake, I’d do it any month of the year b/c I think the work, in fact I know that the work, that Tobi is doing is really vital.”
nominated by Clara Amfo, radio presenter
“I am proudly nominating as a change-maker during this month of Oct. But make no mistake, I’d do it any month of the year b/c I think the work, in fact I know that the work, that Tobi is doing is really vital.”
Akala nominated by John Amaechi, psychologist & former NBA player
“Akala’s life & work are seminal sources for anyone striving to understand the human condition & how race & racism,which have defined so much of our history & continue to define our collective future. I am in AWE“
“Akala’s life & work are seminal sources for anyone striving to understand the human condition & how race & racism,which have defined so much of our history & continue to define our collective future. I am in AWE“
Christopher Lloyd Daley
nominated by Nicola Adams, Olympian
“Chris has run boxing clubs in the Kent area where recreational activities are somewhat limited, to encourage young people who are at risk of engaging in negative behaviours to have a place to go where they matter“
nominated by Nicola Adams, Olympian
“Chris has run boxing clubs in the Kent area where recreational activities are somewhat limited, to encourage young people who are at risk of engaging in negative behaviours to have a place to go where they matter“
Lavinya Stennett nominated by Edward Enninful,Misan Harriman,& Dave
“Lavinya’s special b/c she believes in the power of education & the arts to ultimately transform the lives of young ppl.The Black Curriculum is positively shaping the nat’l curriculum & bldg a sense of identity“
“Lavinya’s special b/c she believes in the power of education & the arts to ultimately transform the lives of young ppl.The Black Curriculum is positively shaping the nat’l curriculum & bldg a sense of identity“
‘Papa B’ nominated by his partner, writer Candice Brathwaite
“I...nominate Papa B, my other half, who at home & outside commits to making, especially black young men, feel really empowered. He continuously mentors them & tries to remind them that they’re valued & they’re loved.”
“I...nominate Papa B, my other half, who at home & outside commits to making, especially black young men, feel really empowered. He continuously mentors them & tries to remind them that they’re valued & they’re loved.”
Caleb Femi nominated by Michaela Coel, writer & actor
“Caleb Femi seems to have a nack 4 ushering the reader into the delicate shadings of living as a disenfranchised Londoner...As well as being London’s 1st poet laureat...his existence gives me confidence & hope in the future.”
“Caleb Femi seems to have a nack 4 ushering the reader into the delicate shadings of living as a disenfranchised Londoner...As well as being London’s 1st poet laureat...his existence gives me confidence & hope in the future.”
Amani Simpson nominated by Patrick Hutchinson, personal trainer & “hero” of the BLM protests
“He is a young man that was stabbed 7 times...He is now going to schools and corporate settings telling his story and empowering young people, young men, and especially young black men.”
“He is a young man that was stabbed 7 times...He is now going to schools and corporate settings telling his story and empowering young people, young men, and especially young black men.”
Dr Alison Heydari, Met commander
nominated by Neil Basu, senior Met officer
“Commander Dr Alison Heydari is an executive level officer in the Met Police, in charge of local policing & as of her appointment in June 2020 the most senior female black officer in all of UK policing.“
nominated by Neil Basu, senior Met officer
“Commander Dr Alison Heydari is an executive level officer in the Met Police, in charge of local policing & as of her appointment in June 2020 the most senior female black officer in all of UK policing.“
