Cultural Capital study: 72% of U.S. audiences follow Black culture trends

There are many routes into the industry and you’ve got everything you need to build your own brand 🌟 The path towards inclusion can open if you create your own ✨ Hear more insights like this on episode two of our Black History Month mini-series with Jordan Jarrett-Bryan 🎙️ Dropping tomorrow ‼️

Standing firm in power and pride: As coaches, mentors and reflective practitioners, we have a unique opportunity to model a deeper allyship – one grounded in awareness, presence and integrity. On the blog, Hira Ali shares how a coaching approach to allyship can help us meaningfully support and uplift Black colleagues during Black History Month and beyond. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nygPzV #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth

“Investing in Black institutions isn’t just funding—it’s building a future.” — Tyree Boyd-Pates, Founder and Chief Curator, NOMMO Cultural Strategies At the Underground Museum during USC Annenberg’s We Are Civic Media book launch, Tyree reflected on the vital role Black creatives and curators play in reshaping history and identity through collaboration, imagination, and intentional storytelling. Supporting Black institutions opens doors to new narratives, enabling communities historically excluded from mainstream histories to see themselves fully represented. The Underground Museum exemplifies this vision, a space where imagination and possibility are limitless. We celebrate the work of individuals like Justen Leroy, Darnell Moore, and Jennifer S. Roberts, who curate new worlds and expand what’s possible in art, culture, and community.

‘Being a black leader in general practice means that I'm inherently a bridge. So I bridge clinical expertise with cultural understanding or awareness. I provide excellent care to all of my patients while providing an advocate voice for those whose voices are often not heard.’ We spoke to Dr Sylvia Kama-Kieghe, Chair of our South Yorkshire, North Trent Faculty, for Black History Month about this year’s theme of ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’. Watch the full video to hear more from Sylvia. 🎥 #BlackHistoryMonth

'I have found myself choosing silence over speaking up, not because my thoughts are invalid, but because of the fear of being judged unfairly.' - Habib Ouro-Gnao, Project Manager. There’s strength in embracing identity, simple acts such as saying names correctly, listening openly, and allowing authentic expression can help create workplaces that honour heritage, value voices, and respect resilience. This October, take a moment to listen, learn, and reflect on Black experiences and how small acts of allyship can make a big difference to our customers, colleagues and communities. 🔗 bit.ly/47Ju8sq

"we Black folks of the hip-hop generation remain at risk of losing our grip on our cultural memory. We’re living in the time of “big Black data” — a term coined by Mark Anthony Neal, the Duke University cultural scholar, to describe this era in which historical and present-day Black cultural archives have never been more accessible — and yet American fascism is turning our web pages into 404 errors." -- Akiba Solomon https://lnkd.in/e9hQHuhn

🖥️ As we near the end of Black History Month you can read our guest blog from Tavepo Masawi on why a one size fits all approach does not work for EDI, and organisation need to consider diversity and inclusion to help improve business outcomes. ➡️ https://buff.ly/hVNqlpA

When designing our accreditation, we were determined it would be different... It had to be thorough (our 120 measures of assessment ensures it is). It had to be impartial (not selling other services ensures it is). It had to be meaningful. The measures are evidenced by the real experiences of people working in the organisations we accredit. Our Charity Partners collaborate and provide their subject matter expertise to ensure it is meaningful to the communities they serve. And our Accreditation Panel add another important level of scrutiny. They review every single application before the accreditation is awarded to ensure our high standards are maintained. They are independent volunteers who bring different perspectives and expertise from their lived experiences and day jobs, who are passionate about EDI and share our mission to improve the world of work for everyone. This conversation with one of our Accreditation Panel members Karla Inniss gives a glimpse of that expertise and passion in action. To find out more about our Partners, our Panel or becoming accrEDIted™ visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eHcUEpug

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 & 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 — 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥. Most existing frameworks are too general or fail to consider the lived realities of Black clients. That’s why we developed 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 — a practical acronym that provides clear, hands-on, step-by-step guidance for therapists and helping professionals working with Black communities. This 𝟐-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 is designed for practitioners who: 1. Work with Black clients 2. Have been searching for practical tools 3. Want to know what actually works in real-life sessions 4. Are ready to strengthen cultural competence and connection Through this workshop, you will: ✅ Build culturally responsive and affirming practices ✅ Deepen understanding of the unique experiences of Black clients ✅ Enhance therapeutic relationships through trust, sensitivity, and awareness ✅ Integrate cultural context into assessment, treatment, and care 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 (𝐁𝐌𝐇𝐂) to help professionals address the systemic, historical, and lived realities that shape mental health in Black communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your practice and ensure your clients feel seen, heard, and supported. 🔗 Register Today Reserve your spot for this transformative learning experience. Book Here: https://lnkd.in/dFym3zRf

"Standing in Power this Black History Month means recognising the strength, resilience, and leadership of Black communities within social housing. It also means ensuring Black residents have a real voice in decision-making, shaping the policies and services that affect their lives." As part of #BlackHistoryMonth2025, Kai Jackson, Tpas England Associate, highlights the importance of listening to, and amplifying, the voices of Black tenants. The lived experiences of ethnic minority tenants in social housing are an essential part of shaping the policies and strategies that affect them, and this is explored in Kai's report 'There a Seat at The Table – Ethnic Minority Voices in Tenant Engagement'. 🔗Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eJE4GM7g