Black History Month: Celebrating Black Pioneers in Crowd Safety

Today marks the launch of the Discover Creative Careers campaign and i’m so proud that Black Creative Trailblazers got to partner with Department for Culture, Media and Sport & Co-op Live to bring this campaign to life! It’s so exciting to be part of a campaign that empowers young people, especially those from underrepresented and often overlooked backgrounds, to see that there’s a place for them in the creative industries. When we were growing up, the acceptable career paths were limited to becoming a doctor, lawyer or engineer. Being able to challenge that perception and inspire a new wave of creatives is something I’m truly proud of I’m immensely proud of our creative team Adeola Adelakun ,samuel oduniyi, Joel Omari , Mangwa Kameni for their hard work! Huge thanks to Sara Tomkins and the team at Co-op Live for connecting us to the is opportunity and to Charley Cooper and the team at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for inviting us to be part of this project!

Always great connecting with a fellow Caribbean in the professional space. 🇹🇹 🇯🇲 We had the pleasure of interviewing Avion Gray, Founder and CEO of BELONG at Black Tech Fest. Through our HEARD series, we speak with Black professionals who share their stories, offer advice, and make their voices heard. It’s time for the unheard to be heard. Follow The BOP for more conversations with inspiring Black professionals across every sector. Your voice belongs here too. BTF®

Social storytelling can do so much more than entertain. It can educate, connect and celebrate. For Black History Month, our Twisted team collaborated with Joké Bakare, chef of Chishuru and the first Black woman in the UK to receive a Michelin star, to tell her story through food. Joké made akara, a Nigerian black eyed bean fritter steeped in history and memory. The dish has travelled across continents, carrying with it the story of heritage, resilience and identity. The film ran across four Twisted channels, combining chef credibility, storytelling and food production to celebrate heritage in the way we know best: through food. Because being publisher powered means using our platforms to tell stories that matter.

“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.

This Black History Month, we caught up with Charlotte Palmer, Raheem Tunde Adepoju and Kayleen Owusu-Boateng — three professionals working across planning, development and communications at organisations partnered with PREACH Inclusion®. Charlotte is a Senior Planner at Turley with over a decade of experience navigating the complexities of planning policy and place. Raheem works as an Assistant Planner at Quod, specialising in retail and logistics schemes. Kayleen, a Senior Account Executive at Cavendish, holds an MA in International City Planning and brings a planning-informed lens to her work in stakeholder and community engagement. In this conversation, they reflect on their roles in shaping the built environment, the visibility of Black heritage in public spaces, and how identity and lived experience influence their work. From community engagement and cultural representation to power and policy, they speak candidly about what meaningful inclusion looks like — and what this year’s Black History Month theme, “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,” means to them both personally and professionally. Grab a cuppa and dive in. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e8qpcHJ3 Photo L-R: Kayleen, Raheem and Charlotte.

"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

Black History Month: Celebrating Black Healthcare Professionals 🖤 This Black History Month, we celebrate the incredible contributions of Black Healthcare Professionals across the UK. Black staff make up around 8% of the NHS workforce, yet they continue to face barriers to career progression, with fewer reaching senior leadership roles. Despite these challenges, Black Doctors, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals are shaping patient care, leading research, and inspiring future generations. 💡 Let’s recognise their impact, support equity, and create pathways for the next generation of Black Healthcare Leaders. #BlackHistoryMonth #NHS #HealthcareHeroes #DiversityInMedicine

Black History Month: Celebrating Black Healthcare Professionals 🖤 This Black History Month, we celebrate the incredible contributions of Black Healthcare Professionals across the UK. Black staff make up around 8% of the NHS workforce, yet they continue to face barriers to career progression, with fewer reaching senior leadership roles. Despite these challenges, Black Doctors, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals are shaping patient care, leading research, and inspiring future generations. 💡 Let’s recognise their impact, support equity, and create pathways for the next generation of Black Healthcare Leaders. #BlackHistoryMonth #NHS #HealthcareHeroes #DiversityInMedicine

Honoring Black History Month: Building Financial Legacies That Last As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the resilience, innovation, and leadership that have shaped generations. It's also a time to look forward—to empower future generations through financial literacy and strategic planning. Financial advice isn’t just about numbers. It’s about building legacies, protecting dreams, and creating opportunities. For many individuals and families, especially in historically underserved communities, professional financial guidance can be a game-changer. ✅ It helps navigate complex financial decisions ✅ It supports long-term wealth building ✅ It ensures that future generations benefit from today’s efforts Let’s honor the past by investing in the future. Whether you're just starting out or planning your legacy, seeking professional financial advice is a powerful step toward economic empowerment. #BlackHistoryMonth #FinancialWellness #LegacyBuilding #Empowerment #FinancialLiteracy #WealthManagement

#QuestionTime: Our keynote speaker, Alexander Walsh shares why the Black Excellence in Governance Awards is here to stay! Recognition of impact matters! 🌟 It is a powerful reminder that being celebrated does more than feel good. It builds confidence, visibility, and belonging for Black governance professionals across the industry. Let’s hear from YOU… 💬 How does the celebration of Black Excellence in Governance help promote Impact? 🤔 #BlackExcellence #CorporateGovernance #DiversityandInclusion #GovernanceForGood